Vases and Vessels
Early 1900s French Art Deco Antique Vases and Vessels
Ceramic
Early 1900s Czech Art Nouveau Antique Vases and Vessels
Glass
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Vases and Vessels
Ceramic
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Vases and Vessels
Ceramic
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Vases and Vessels
Art Glass
Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Vases and Vessels
Ceramic
Early 1900s Japanese Antique Vases and Vessels
Brass, Enamel
Early 1900s Japanese Antique Vases and Vessels
Brass
Early 1900s Czech Art Nouveau Antique Vases and Vessels
Art Glass
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Vases and Vessels
Stoneware
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Vases and Vessels
Stoneware
Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Vases and Vessels
Earthenware
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Vases and Vessels
Art Glass
Early 1900s Portuguese Organic Modern Antique Vases and Vessels
Terracotta
Early 1900s Japanese Japonisme Antique Vases and Vessels
Pottery
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Vases and Vessels
Pottery
Early 1900s Belgian Art Nouveau Antique Vases and Vessels
Ceramic, Earthenware
Early 1900s Mid-Century Modern Antique Vases and Vessels
Ceramic
Early 1900s Portuguese Organic Modern Antique Vases and Vessels
Terracotta
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Vases and Vessels
Earthenware, Glass
Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Antique Vases and Vessels
Brass
Early 1900s French Mid-Century Modern Antique Vases and Vessels
Faience
Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Vases and Vessels
Sterling Silver
Early 1900s Belgian Art Nouveau Antique Vases and Vessels
Majolica
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Vases and Vessels
Glass
Early 1900s American Antique Vases and Vessels
Art Glass
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Vases and Vessels
Bronze
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Vases and Vessels
Crystal
Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Vases and Vessels
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Early 1900s Japanese Antique Vases and Vessels
Porcelain
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Vases and Vessels
Silver
Early 1900s Mid-Century Modern Antique Vases and Vessels
Ceramic
Early 1900s Italian Edwardian Antique Vases and Vessels
Ceramic
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Vases and Vessels
Art Glass
Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Vases and Vessels
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Early 1900s Danish Art Nouveau Antique Vases and Vessels
Ceramic
Early 1900s Czech Bohemian Antique Vases and Vessels
Art Glass
Early 1900s Antique Vases and Vessels
Earthenware
Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Antique Vases and Vessels
Spelter
Early 1900s Antique Vases and Vessels
Porcelain
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Vases and Vessels
Glass
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Vases and Vessels
Glass
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Vases and Vessels
Rock Crystal
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Vases and Vessels
Glass
Early 1900s American Modern Antique Vases and Vessels
Glass
Early 1900s Czech Art Nouveau Antique Vases and Vessels
Blown Glass
Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Vases and Vessels
Brass
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Vases and Vessels
Bronze
Early 1900s English Late Victorian Antique Vases and Vessels
Porcelain
Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Vases and Vessels
Metal, Brass
Early 1900s Mid-Century Modern Antique Vases and Vessels
Metal
Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Vases and Vessels
Terracotta
Early 1900s American Antique Vases and Vessels
Bronze
Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Vases and Vessels
Glass
Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vases and Vessels
Porcelain
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Vases and Vessels
Glass
Early 1900s American Antique Vases and Vessels
Copper
Early 1900s Dutch Antique Vases and Vessels
Delft, Paint
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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