Vases and Vessels
Late 20th Century Federal Vases and Vessels
Ceramic
1840s American Federal Antique Vases and Vessels
Blown Glass
1960s Japanese Chinoiserie Vintage Vases and Vessels
Porcelain
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Vases and Vessels
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chippendale Vases and Vessels
Ebony
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Minimalist Vases and Vessels
Porcelain
Mid-18th Century Antique Vases and Vessels
Blown Glass
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Vases and Vessels
Glass
Mid-20th Century Chinese Export Vases and Vessels
Porcelain
1960s Chinese Qing Vintage Vases and Vessels
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Vases and Vessels
Malachite
1980s French Chinoiserie Vintage Vases and Vessels
Bakelite
Early 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Glass
Early 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Glass
20th Century European Federal Vases and Vessels
Bronze
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.