Vases and Vessels
Early 1900s Dutch Art Nouveau Antique Vases and Vessels
Ceramic
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels
Glass
Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Vases and Vessels
Copper
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Vases and Vessels
Glass
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Vases and Vessels
Earthenware
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Vases and Vessels
Ceramic, Majolica
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels
Gold Leaf
20th Century English Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels
Ceramic
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels
Glass, Blown Glass
1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Vases and Vessels
Glass
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels
Glass
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Vases and Vessels
Glass
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Vases and Vessels
Earthenware
1910s Japanese Art Nouveau Vintage Vases and Vessels
Pottery
1950s French Art Nouveau Vintage Vases and Vessels
Crystal, Bronze
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels
Silver
Early 1900s Norwegian Art Nouveau Antique Vases and Vessels
Porcelain
1920s Czech Art Nouveau Vintage Vases and Vessels
Porcelain
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Vases and Vessels
Ceramic
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels
Pewter
1890s American Art Nouveau Antique Vases and Vessels
Sterling Silver
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Vases and Vessels
Brass
1910s American Art Nouveau Vintage Vases and Vessels
Art Glass
20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels
Glass
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Vases and Vessels
Ceramic
1890s Hungarian Art Nouveau Antique Vases and Vessels
Earthenware
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Vases and Vessels
Metal
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels
Enamel
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Vases and Vessels
Ceramic
1920s French Art Nouveau Vintage Vases and Vessels
Glass
1910s German Art Nouveau Vintage Vases and Vessels
Metal
20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels
Art Glass
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels
Glass
Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Vases and Vessels
Glass
1950s German Art Nouveau Vintage Vases and Vessels
Porcelain
20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels
Glass
Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels
Blown Glass
1910s Austrian Jugendstil Vintage Vases and Vessels
Brass
1910s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Vases and Vessels
Pewter
20th Century Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels
Ceramic
20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels
Crystal
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Vases and Vessels
Glass
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels
Ceramic
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Vases and Vessels
Ceramic
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Vases and Vessels
Silver
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Vases and Vessels
Art Glass
Late 19th Century Czech Art Nouveau Antique Vases and Vessels
Art Glass
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Vases and Vessels
Metal, Silver Plate
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Vases and Vessels
Ceramic, Majolica
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels
Pottery
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Vases and Vessels
Art Glass
1890s Hungarian Art Nouveau Antique Vases and Vessels
Earthenware
Early 20th Century Belgian Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels
Ceramic, Stoneware
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Vases and Vessels
Art Glass
Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Vases and Vessels
Lead
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Vases and Vessels
Art Glass
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Vases and Vessels
Art 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.