Vases and Vessels

Piero Fornasetti vintage ceramic storage jars, Italy, 1960s. Flour, coffee, tea There is a sugar one as well from the same collection but ...

The set of three different Empoli vases with a hobnail pattern showcases the charm and craftsmanship of mid-century Italian glassmaking. Empoli is a region in Tuscany, Italy, renowned for its long tradition of producing high-quality glassware. Each vase in the set boasts a distinctive hobnail pattern, which consists of small, rounded, and raised glass beads covering the surface in a regular and decorative arrangement. This textured pattern adds a delightful tactile element to the vases, enhancing their visual appeal. The vases are made using the cased glass technique, where several layers of different colored glass are fused together. In this case each vase consists of three layers, translucent outer and inner layer in red, violet and ochre and an opaque white middle layer. This process creates a mesmerizing depth of color, as the light interacts with the multiple glass layers. The set includes three vases of varying heights and shapes, offering a dynamic and versatile display. The mid-century design aesthetic prevalent in this era is likely reflected in the vases' sleek and elegant silhouettes. The colors chosen for the vases, including red, violet, and ochre, are evocative of the warm and vibrant hues commonly associated with mid-century decor. These colors not only add a touch of nostalgia but also create a bold and captivating visual impact. Empoli glassware...

A Kutani style porcelain vase from the early 20th century with floral and scenic design. This early 20th-century porcelain vase in the Kutani style is a stunning example of fine craf...

Elegant set of Art Deco Diskometal Goblets made by Just Andersen in the early 1920s. * Set (2) of hexagonal diskometal vases / goblets. * Designer: Just Andersen * Style: D22 &...

Vase "Perruches" made in electric blue glass with white patina by René Lalique in 1919. Engraved control signature on bottom. Perfect condition. Exceptionnal and deep color and grea...

Chinese Hand-Painted Porcelain Fishbowl with vibrant floral and aquatic motifs, perfect as a planter or elegant decorative accent. We sell items as acquired, without restoring or ...

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso glowing green over olive green Italian art glass decorative flower vase. Documented to the designer Antonio da Ros (Italian, 1936-2012) f...

A richly decorated blue and white porcelain ginger jar by Ardalt's Blue Delfia line, crafted in Italy during the mid-20th century. The elegant classic form is adorned with dense flor...

This is a very old ceramic vase made in Japan. It was made in the Edo period (1860s-1860s). It is called Shigaraki ware in Japan. This large vase was used to hold and carry tea leav...

The Erina vase is blown glass, originally designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1986. The vase is part of the “Vetri Glass” collection. Made in Murano, its hand blown with techniques from m...

Striking Italian Murano glass vase dating from the 1960s. The vase has an elegant elongated form with a dramatic free-form, folded rim and a beautifully sculpted base. The glass sho...

A vintage Chinese, cobalt blue ginger jar - circa 1970s - Qianlong Stamp Decorated with hand-enamelled chinoiserie-style framed scenes to both ...

Absolutely stunning French Hand Painted Porcelain Vase of small proportions firmly attributed to French makers Edeme Samson. Last quarter of the Nineteenth Century.    The campagna...

Stem vase in polychrome Murano glass, Italy, 1960s Intact, found in a noble apartment. In the descriptive photographs you will be able to notice the air bubbles inside the glass. Thi...

Lalique Languedoc Pale Blue Crystal Vase. Model No. 1021 Excellent condition with age related wear. Engraved on base. This item is in our NYC priv...

Antique Limoges French Regency White & Gold Porcelain Swan Urn Vase Cachepot with Large French Hand Beaded Glass Daisy Flower Bouquet. Circa Mid 20th Century....

Tall large bottle shaped white and black stoneware clay and porcelain vessel with heavy volcanic textured glaze and lava stone. There is an option to add gold lustre or black feather...

Impressive large-scale Attic style red-figure pottery hydria inspired by classical Greek antiquity, beautifully hand-painted with elaborate mythological scenes in the traditional bla...

A Wonderful Vintage Venini Art Glass Blue Vase, Signed And Dated On Bottom Of Vase & Still Retains Sticker On Side H 14 1/4" x W 6"

This stunning pair of antique Paris porcelain cachepots dates back to the 19th century, embodying the timeless elegance and superior craftsmanship of French artistry from this era. E...

A striking large centerpiece showcasing open roses in a captivating glossy blue finish. Crafted from fine ceramics, this piece combines artistic elegance with bold color, making it a...

Monumental Antique Art Nouveau Andre Delatte Cameo Glass Vase

A delightful Swatow ware Chinese export shipwreck porcelain kendi featuring a writing dragon and an apocryphal Tongzhi mark, late 19th or early 20th centur...

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown aqua blue and gold flecks Italian art glass pitcher shape flower vase. The piece is documented to designer Alfredo Barbini, still with original wo...

Sculpted during the early 20th century in China's Shanxi province, this clay vessel has a smoky grey exterior with balanced proportions and a beautifully irregular unglazed surface. ...

This is a Lalique Crystal “Grand Ducs” Owl flower vase. It depicts a large round bowl that is supported by the frosted crystal heads of four owls. Then, they are attached to a clear crystal square base...

This exceptional unmarked 1920s French Art Deco emerald green frosted glass vase features a dramatic cubist / geometric three-dimensional design, a hallmark of the bold visual experi...

A substantial hand-hammered copper vessel by American studio metal artist Marco A. Martinez, executed in a classic Arts & Crafts–influenced form. The piece features a beautifully bal...

Large jug or vessel in green unglazed terracotta. Catalonia, Spain, 1950s This outstanding jar vase has engraved dot details thorough the body and beautiful egyptian decor...

A beautifully proportioned Japanese bronze hibachi from the Meiji period (1868–1912), distinguished by its exceptionally rich and naturally developed red patina. Originally intended ...

This is a bamboo flower basket vase made in Japan during the Showa period, around the 20th century. It appears to have been designed after a “biku,” a basket-like container tradition...

A fine antique English porcelain twin handled pedestal vase decorated with mask terminals and painted in the desirable Imari pattern by renowned makers Royal Crown Derby and dated 18...

Elegant and effortlessly sculptural, the Surpime Vase in eucalyptus green is a testament to the poetic beauty of hand-blown Murano glass. Its silhouette—tall, softly tapered, and gen...

Original 1960s handblown swirl Murano glass vase featuring blue, green, and black swirling in bottle shape vase.

A dove blue vase by Berndt Friberg at Gustavsberg. It is 17 cm tall and in excellent condition. It is signed below and marked with an Å for 1956. Berndt Friberg is an icon in Swedi...

Mid-Century German Minimalist Studio Pottery Vase from Fritz Van Daalen, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional informa...

This is a pair of antique decorative stem vases. A Japanese, bronze Meiji era baluster urn, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880. Traditional baluster form with superb re...

Modern Vase - decoration Measures : 14x7 H:22,5cm Sommerso-style vase, a Murano glassmaking technique characterized by layering different colored glass to create a sense of depth. S...

In this listing you will find a stunning Mid Century Modern mouth-blown glass Ikebana vase or a glass sculpture done in amber art glass by a Yugoslav artist Dragan Drobnjak. It featu...

Vintage Murano Glass Vase - Subtle Swirled Clear Glass - Heavy Quality Glass Art - Timeless Design Italy 1970s - Table Decor, Gift Idea Thi...

This outstanding, bottle-shaped ceramic vase, crafted circa 1950, was designed by the renowned French ceramist Yvon Roy for Ateliers d'Art Montgolfier in Durtal, Anjou, France. Made ...

Exceptional mid-century Scandinavian bud vase made of emerald green art glass with a distinctive spherical base featuring controlled bubbles, a decorative technique commonly known as...

A limited edition of 25 hand-blown and hand-cut uranium crystal vases by Czech master glassmaker Lukáš Jabůrek. Each piece is mouth-blown into traditional wooden beech molds and meti...

This unique 1970s mid-century vase is a beautiful example of natural craftsmanship and practical design. Wrapped in handwoven reed bamboo with intricate detailing and warm, earthy to...

Monumental, large and elegant vintage Italian 11.5 inch tall Amphora or vase. 'a Scavo' white colored. Elegant in form and showing extraordinary craftsmanship with the use of the '...

Small Mid-Century Minimalist German Studio Pottery in Yellow Vase from Bückeburg Keramik, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark. A...

Antique (19th century) French silvered bronze centerpiece bowl or jardiniere by Christofle, 20 by 13 3/4 by 6 inches, features engraved crests paying tribute to the CERCLE NATIONAL D...

A dramatic blue pearl lustre dragon porcelain vase created in the 1920s by Daisy Makeig-Jones for Wedgwood, Dominated by a bold gilded dragon on an azure blue background. Exotic gilded script motifs decorate among the pale blue lustre...

Verreries Schneider, or Schneider Glassworks, was established by brothers Charles and Ernest in 1917, in Epinay-sur-Seine, France, where they became one of the leading producers of f...

Limited edition art glass vase by Martin Postch. Green glass with applied prunts. Etched signature on the bottom.

Chinese Rose Medallion, Monumental Floor Vase, Porcelain, Gilt, China, 20th c. A monumental floor vase likely dating to the mid-late Qing Dynasty period in China. Illegible marking ...

Warm marbled yellow modern art nouveau vase by Upsala Ekeby in the 1940s. Soft shaped glazed ceramic vase with two small spouts and fluted wavey coral red handles. Stamped and number...

A characterful pair of early 20th-century Indian lassi cups, individually hand engraved with scrolling flowers, leafy stems, and finely worked geometric bor...

Mid century glazed ceramic ikebana bowl or vase. The glazes spands from okra brown, blue, light blue, grey and white. It has an unusual abstract leaf inspired form. It was Made in Ja...

Stunning Antonio da Ros, Sasso vase by Cenedese Italy, c. 1960's Great Colors A strong early example.

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown opalescent white over coral orange Italian art glass vanity footed perfume bottle. The piece is documented to designer Archimede Seguso. It has be...

A rare antique French provincial Henriot Quimper faience tulip vase or tulipiere, circa 1890. Maker's mark on reverse. Hand painted with a traditional Breton man on one side and flor...

Vase "Pierrefonds" made in frosted glass with acid satin finish by René Lalique in 1926. Engraved signature. Perfect original condition. First version with acid satin finish. ...

Kawa Vase 21 Organic white ceramic vase with textured raw porcelain exterior surface and clear glazed interior. As a result of the production process each item is one-of-a-kind. Va...

Antique Art Nouveau chalice shaped art glass vase created by the Loetz glassworks company, which was active during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, this vase represents a prime example of their artistic mastery. The vase features a cobalt blue ground that adds depth and richness to its overall appearance. Its surface showcases a captivating iridescent wave pattern, which adds a mesmerizing shimmer and dynamic quality to the glass. This iridescence is a hallmark of Loetz glassware and is achieved through the application of special techniques during the glassblowing process. The chalice-form of the vase gives it an elegant and graceful silhouette. This design creates a harmonious balance between the visually striking upper portion and the sturdy base. Loetz glasswares are renowned for their exceptional artistry and their ability to capture and play with light. The Phaenomen Genre 6893 vase, with its dark blue color and iridescent wave pattern, is no exception. When light interacts with the glass, it reveals a captivating range of colors and reflections, making it a visually stunning and attention-grabbing piece. As an antique Loetz glass vase...