Vases and Vessels
1760s Italian Antique Vases and Vessels
Murano Glass
18th Century Chinese Antique Vases and Vessels
Ormolu
18th Century Antique Vases and Vessels
Alabaster
1790s French Antique Vases and Vessels
Silver
15th Century and Earlier Japanese Other Antique Vases and Vessels
Pottery
17th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Vases and Vessels
Ceramic, Porcelain
17th Century French Antique Vases and Vessels
Bronze
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antique Vases and Vessels
Ceramic, Porcelain
16th Century Japanese Other Antique Vases and Vessels
Pottery
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Vases and Vessels
Sterling Silver
17th Century French Antique Vases and Vessels
Sandstone
17th Century Italian Antique Vases and Vessels
Porphyry
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Vases and Vessels
Earthenware, Pottery
17th Century French Rustic Antique Vases and Vessels
Metal
18th Century Chinese Archaistic Antique Vases and Vessels
Bronze
1780s German Louis XVI Antique Vases and Vessels
Faience
18th Century French Antique Vases and Vessels
Metal
18th Century South Korean Other Antique Vases and Vessels
Pottery
18th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Vases and Vessels
Limestone, Marble
Late 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Vases and Vessels
Porcelain
15th Century and Earlier Japanese Other Antique Vases and Vessels
Pottery
1790s English Georgian Antique Vases and Vessels
Porcelain
15th Century and Earlier Asian Other Antique Vases and Vessels
Terracotta
15th Century and Earlier Asian Antique Vases and Vessels
Pottery
15th Century and Earlier Asian Antique Vases and Vessels
Pottery
15th Century and Earlier Antique Vases and Vessels
Pottery
16th Century French Antique Vases and Vessels
Stone, Granite
16th Century Danish Antique Vases and Vessels
Stone, Marble
15th Century and Earlier Japanese Other Antique Vases and Vessels
Pottery
18th Century Chinese Antique Vases and Vessels
Porcelain
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Vases and Vessels
Enamel
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Vases and Vessels
Terracotta
1690s Chinese Qing Antique Vases and Vessels
Ceramic, Porcelain
Mid-18th Century Japanese Primitive Antique Vases and Vessels
Pottery
1760s Dutch Rococo Antique Vases and Vessels
Ceramic, Delft, Faience
1640s Chinese Other Antique Vases and Vessels
Porcelain
Late 17th Century Italian Antique Vases and Vessels
Maiolica
Early 1700s Japanese Japonisme Antique Vases and Vessels
Bronze
18th Century Chinese Antique Vases and Vessels
Porcelain
16th Century Japanese Other Antique Vases and Vessels
Pottery
17th Century Chinese Antique Vases and Vessels
Porcelain
18th Century Chinese Antique Vases and Vessels
Porcelain
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Vases and Vessels
Ceramic, Pottery
Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Vases and Vessels
Ceramic, Faience
15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Archaistic Antique Vases and Vessels
Stone
Late 18th Century French French Provincial Antique Vases and Vessels
Marble, Ormolu
17th Century Japanese Antique Vases and Vessels
Porcelain
18th Century Chinese Antique Vases and Vessels
Porcelain
15th Century and Earlier Japanese Other Antique Vases and Vessels
Pottery
Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Vases and Vessels
Porcelain
15th Century and Earlier Japanese Other Antique Vases and Vessels
Pottery
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Minimalist Antique Vases and Vessels
Stoneware
1720s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Vases and Vessels
Ceramic, Porcelain
Mid-18th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique Vases and Vessels
Pottery
Early 18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Vases and Vessels
Iron
15th Century and Earlier Japanese Other Antique Vases and Vessels
Pottery
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Vases and Vessels
Clay, Pottery
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Other Antique Vases and Vessels
Clay, Pottery
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.
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Zoë Powell’s Magnolia 05 Vessel Is Handmade from Clay She Unearthed Herself
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This Rare Set of 100 Alessi Vases Includes Designs by Scores of International Artists
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10 On-Point Vessels for Flaunting Your Houseplants and Bouquets
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Mood Board: Flower Patterns on Everything
Florals for spring may not be groundbeaking, but they are a timeless and classic pattern we love for warmer weather.