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Vases and Vessels For Sale
Style: Empire
Style: Greco Roman
French Empire Style Tessellated Stone Marble Pedestal Stand Planter with Lions
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Empire Style Tessellated Stone Marble Pedestal Stand Planter with Lions. Item feature bulbous open planter form, paw feet, lion heads, very unique item. Circa Early 20th Centu...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Empire Vases and Vessels

Materials

Stone

Romantic Romanesque handmade silhouette " Goddess " vase
Located in Houston, TX
Perfectly imperfect hand built matte black ceramic silhouette " Goddess" vase. Hidden vase pocket for flowers should you choose to use as a vase , but equally sculptural as a decorat...
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2010s American Greco Roman Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of gilt bronze urns raised on a marble plinth with ormolu mounts.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of gilt bronze urns raised on a marble plinth with ormolu mounts (CW5595). The quality is superb, chasing is 10 on 10. France, circa 1870. Dimensions: Height 15 1/2", the base i...
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1870s French Empire Antique Vases and Vessels

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of Empire Style Bronze Ewers, Late 19th or Early 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
An important pair of Empire style bronze ewers, late 19th or early 20th century. A pair of Empire style patinated bronze ewers with marble base, late 19th or early 20th century. H: ...
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Early 20th Century French Empire Vases and Vessels

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Marble, Bronze

French Napoleon III silver jug or decanter
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
French Napoleon III silver jug or decanter Napoleon III style French silver and glass jug Circa 1930 Origin France Excellent quality cut crystal, could be baccarat The silver part ha...
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1930s French Empire Vintage Vases and Vessels

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Elegant 19th-Century French Bronzed Urns with Gold Ormolu Details
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step into the world of classical elegance with our exquisite pair of Early 19th-century French Urns, masterpieces of craftsmanship and historical beauty. These antique cassolettes, c...
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19th Century French Empire Antique Vases and Vessels

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Brass, Bronze

Pair of Empire-Style Marble and Ormolu Vases by Raingo
Located in London, GB
Pair of Empire-style marble and ormolu vases by Raingo French, Late 19th Century Height 37cm, width 22cm, depth 18cm This superb pair of vases combines stunning veined grey marble...
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Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Vases and Vessels

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Marble, Ormolu

Pair of French Empire Style Onyx and Gilded Bronze Tazzas
Located in Newport Beach, CA
An elegant pair of hand carved and polished onyx tazzas in the Empire style with gilded bronze mounts.
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19th Century French Empire Antique Vases and Vessels

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Onyx, Bronze

Saravezza Marble Basin The Spiral Fluted Body Topped With A Lid
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Saravezza Marble Basin The Spiral Fluted Body Topped With A Lid
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20th Century Italian Greco Roman Vases and Vessels

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Marble

Pair French Marble Urns Amphora Cassolettes Empire 1890
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous pair of French Empire marble cassoulets Classic urns of amphora form Beautiful tones of marble including salmon pink, orange, cream and burgundy Ormolu fixtures are original and finely cast Purchased from a dealer on Marche Biron...
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1890s Empire Antique Vases and Vessels

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Marble

French Empire Style Bronze and Crystal Vases
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This pair of French Empire vases date from the 19th century and are of exceptional quality. Unfortunately one of the cut crystal vase has been crac...
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Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Vases and Vessels

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

1810s Large Lidded Porcelain Apothecary Jar, 1st Empire Period
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A wonderful Empire period porcelain lidded apothecary jar, dating from the 19th century. Exuberantly decorated with a vibrantly enamelled design of exotic birds and butterflies on a ...
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Pair of French Empire Style Malachite, Lapis Lazuli and Ormolu Vases
Located in London, GB
Pair of French Empire style malachite, lapis lazuli and ormolu vases French, 20th Century Height 78cm, width 47cm, depth 30cm Skilfully crafted by French craftsmen, the unusual mixt...
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20th Century French Empire Vases and Vessels

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Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Ormolu

19th Century Gilt Bronze and Cut Crystal Cornucopia Vases on Marble Bases, Pair
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This pair of neoclassical rython form garnitures are well detailed and finely cut.
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Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Vases and Vessels

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Bronze

19th C. French Empire Tole Pedestal Jardiniere Cachepot Urn With Bronze Swans
Located in Pearland, TX
A gorgeous antique 19th Century French Empire style dark navy blue and gilt tole pedestal jardiniere or cachepot. This fine jardiniere has a hand painted Neoclassical landscape vignette on one side and a gilt torch and laurel...
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Vases and Vessels

Materials

Tôle

Empire Style Ormolu & Cut Crystal Compote/ Tazza
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Empire Style Ormolu and Cut Crystal Compote/Tazza  Made in Austria, circa 1920s An elegant Empire Style Ormolu and Cut Crystal Compote/Tazza made in Austria during the 1920s, present...
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20th Century Austrian Empire Vases and Vessels

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Crystal, Ormolu

19th Century Pair of Paris Two Handled Vases in Gold and Cobalt Blue.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Pair of Paris Two Handled Vases in Gold and Cobalt Blue. Pair of early 19th century Paris baluster shaped porcelain vases. Elaborately painted on each side with the most intricate p...
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Early 19th Century Empire Antique Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

White Cast Iron Jardiniere
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pure classic styling and perfect proportions describe this vessel. Fill with flowers or a plant or leave empty and it gets attention.
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19th Century European Greco Roman Antique Vases and Vessels

Materials

Iron

French Limoges Porcelain Gilded Baluster Vase
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A large pedestal baluster-shaped vase in hand-painted Limoges porcelain, and dating from the mid-20th century. Featuring an exquisite decoration of spring flowers in vibrant polychro...
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20th Century French Empire Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Large Estate Signed Baccarat Empire Harcourt Bronze and Crystal Vase
Located in New York, NY
Impressive signed Baccarat Empire style bronze and crystal vase. Beautifully complements the Classic 1841 Harcourt and Empire patterns, similar to the ...
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20th Century French Empire Vases and Vessels

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Crystal, Bronze

Rare Vieux Paris Tall Vases, Circa:1830
Located in Alexandria, VA
This pair of neoclassic Vieux Paris conical shaped vases have Classical Roman motifs on one side. Portraits on the other side depict an inebriate on one vase and a teetotaler on the ...
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Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

A Pair of Porcelain de Paris Ovid Form Vases, Circa:1820
Located in Alexandria, VA
This is an exceptional pair of Old Paris vases with beautiful hand-painted panorama scenes. The bucolic scenes are of fashionably dressed people hanging out with cows by a meandering...
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1820s French Empire Antique Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

19th Century French Bronze Metal and Crystal Urn, Pair, attributed to Baccarat
Located in Louisville, KY
The 19th Century French artisans knew how to design lasting classical beauty. This extraordinary pair of French urns is proof of the mastery put forth in design and construction. Fro...
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19th Century French Empire Antique Vases and Vessels

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Crystal, Bronze

Mid 19th c. Early French Silvered & Dore Bronze With Honey Alabaster Vase
Located in Louisville, KY
For those with discriminating taste for French antiques, this 19th century French Silvered and Dore Bronze with Honey Alabaster vase is nothing short of magnificent! Created in the style of Edouard Lievre, this vase is masterfully crafted with cast bronze with areas that have been silvered to showcase the intricate detail and texture. The side handles are silvered bronze with wreath hangers. At the base of the honey alabaster stone vase is a cherub face with silvered leaf head...
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Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Vases and Vessels

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Alabaster, Silver, Bronze

Empire period bronze and ormolu Grecian style pair of classical urns, circa 1830
Located in Central England, GB
This superb quality pair of French Empire classical twin handled urns is very stylish and cast in very heavy solid bronze with alternate sections highlighted with original ormolu whi...
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Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Vases and Vessels

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Chimeras in france porcelain circa 1870 signed H.B &Cie - Choisy le Roi pair.
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible pair of planters in porcelain circa 1870 signed in the base H.B & Cie - Choisy le Roi representing "Chimeras winged"
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1870s French Empire Antique Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of tall Empire ormolu Medicis shaped vases - 16" - 19th century
By Thomire & Cie.
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
Empire pair of tall gilt bronze ornamental vases, Medicis-shaped model richly decorated with finely chiseled palms, laurels crowns, gadroons and women masks patterns. Early 19th cent...
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Vases and Vessels

Materials

Bronze

Gold and White Paris Porcelain Urn
Located in New York, NY
Gold and white Paris porcelain urn. Elegant white and gilt painted Empire handled vase in the Campana urn form. Unusual unpainted floral gilded outlines against a white background re...
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

Italian Brass Plant Flower Planter Cachepot Jardinière Lion Paw Feet
Located in New York, NY
An Italian brass flower or plant pot planter holder cachepot jardiniere with lion paw feet, in the Empire style, circa 20th-century, Italy. A great piece with a repousse and hammered design, finished with lion paw feet. Perfect to hold and display plants or flowers as shown in images. Piece could also be used as a centerpiece on a table, etc. Alternatively, piece could be used as a catchall container for mail, etc. Many uses, not just for plants or flowers. Marked 'Made in Italy' on underside as shown in last two images. Dimensions: 8.25" Depth x 11.82" Width x 5.44" Height. Small brass lion head...
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Early 20th Century Italian Empire Vases and Vessels

Materials

Brass

19th Century Bronze Mounted Cut Crystal Vase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cut crystal. Bronze mounted. Swan motif. Finely chased. Measure: Base is 3.5" by 3.5".
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19th Century French Empire Antique Vases and Vessels

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Crystal, Bronze

20th century Russian Miniature Brass Samovar Set
Located in St. Catharines, ON
Of typical form in the Russian imperial style, a classic samovar set tooled in brass comprising a miniature brass samovar, drip bowl and tray. The samovar ...
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20th Century Unknown Empire Vases and Vessels

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Brass

Pair of French Champleve Enamel Bronze Engraved Glass Trumpet Form Vases
Located in Lisbon, PT
A pair of French Champleve enamel gilt bronze mounted engraved glass form vases. Clear trumpet form glass vase, gilt bronze with lion feet at the base. Late 19th century. Champlevé...
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19th Century French Empire Antique Vases and Vessels

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Russian Brass Samovar Set by T. L. Batashev, Tula Russia, circa 1900
Located in St. Catharines, ON
By Tula samovar masters, V.L. Batashev. Of typical form in the Russian imperial style, a classic samovar set tooled in brass comprising a brass samovar, dr...
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Late 19th Century Russian Empire Antique Vases and Vessels

Materials

Brass

Marble Vase, France, Second Half of the 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Large lidded vase with a gadrooned wall with acanthus leaves and pine node. Marbre griotte and gilt bronze.
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Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Vases and Vessels

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Griotte Marble, Bronze

Pair Of Green Patina And Gilt Bronze Ewers, First Empire, Attributed To Ravrio
By André-Antoine Ravrio
Located in NICE, FR
Pair of 1st Empire aiguieres by sculptor Ravrio ( 1759 - 1814 ) in green patinated bronze and gilded bronze, the base is in sea-green marble. Of elongated baluster form, the necks a...
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Early 19th Century Empire Antique Vases and Vessels

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Marble, Bronze

Baccarat Empire Cut Crystal Glass Vases w Gilt Bronze Griffon Heads 19th century
Located in Sweden, SE
Rare Baccarat type crystal glass framed with finest ormolu bronze mountings of foliage at base and stylized griffons as handles. Note an unusual asymmetric design to central vase. Th...
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Late 19th Century Empire Antique Vases and Vessels

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Crystal, Gold Plate, Bronze

Antique 18th century Large French Empire Ceramic Glazed Vase
Located in Doha, QA
This is an absolutely magnificent one of a kind French Empire hand crafted Vase with dragons and angles. It’s a perfect example of the Parisian craftsmanship of the French empire per...
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18th Century French Empire Antique Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

19th Century Grand Tour Bronze Model of the Medici Vase, or Urn
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This Grand Tour bronze model of the Medici vase is beautifully cast and patinated. It features a deep frieze with a mythological bas-relief, the fluted loop handles rise from sayers'...
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Late 19th Century Italian Greco Roman Antique Vases and Vessels

Materials

Bronze

Ferdinand Barbedienne Set of Gilt Bronze-Mounted Champleve Onyx Garniture
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Ferdinand Barbedienne set of gilt bronze-mounted champleve onyx garniture. It consist of two urns and one large oval vase/jardiniere. The vase...
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Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Vases and Vessels

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Onyx, Bronze

19th - 20th Century Gold-Red French Empire Pair of Porcelain, Gilded Cassoulette
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A gold-red, antique French pair of small Cassoulettes made hand crafted porcelain, in good condition. Each of the Parisian Athenians are composed with four gilded bronze maidens, par...
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Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Vases and Vessels

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Metal, Bronze

Hand-Made Greco Roman Figural Bronze Cornucopia Form Vase by Maitland Smith
Located in Fort Washington, MD
An excellent handmade vase in the form of a ram with a generously scaled cornucopia - top fit for florals. Beautiful detailed and heavy that would be a statement piece in any locatio...
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Mid-20th Century Thai Greco Roman Vases and Vessels

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Bronze

Cut Crystal Amethyst glass Vase w Gilt bronze Griffins and Lion paws Empire
Located in Sweden, SE
Such items were always made in small batches and only by hand. Mercury gilt bronze (ormolu, gilded) rim, hand chasing, lion's paws and heads of eagles-griffins, repeat the motifs of ...
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Late 19th Century Russian Empire Antique Vases and Vessels

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Crystal, Gold Plate, Bronze

Coppia di Vasi Italiani Impero in Bronzo con Manici Argentati a Forma di Cigno
Located in Milan, IT
Coppia di Vasi Impero in Bronzo con Anse a Cigno realizzati in Italia, inizio 1800, coppia di eleganti vasi da centro di gusto Impero, di forma circolare, su base squadrata, corpo im...
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Early 19th Century Italian Empire Antique Vases and Vessels

Materials

Bronze

Porcelain Bulb Pan in Matte Mint Green
Located in Manassas Park, VA
Middle Kingdom garden wares are modeled after traditional terracotta wares but are made from pigmented porcelain. The classic, elegant style of this bulb pan ...
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2010s Chinese Greco Roman Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Pair of Tazzas, France Empire Period
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Tazzas from the late part of the Empire period. Made in Red French Marble with a bowl in dark patinated bronze. Base decorated with gilt bronze.
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19th Century French Empire Antique Vases and Vessels

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of French Empire period amphorae
Located in Napoli, IT
Pair of Empire period amphorae in gilded porcelain painted in polychrome neoclassical scenes, France. Signed, Gauchin, f.
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Pair of Wood and Bronze Planters, France, Late 19th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of wood and bronze planters. France, late 19th century.
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Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Vases and Vessels

Materials

Bronze

Pair of cast iron vases with lids and wooden columns
Located in Alba, IT
Beautiful Pair of cast iron vases with lids, supported by two wooden columns. In the body of the vases and the lid, the design mimics a weave that we usually find in objects of a dif...
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19th Century European Empire Antique Vases and Vessels

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Iron

Antique Сrystal Tazza Two Tone 19th century Russian Imperial Factory Fruit Vase
Located in Sweden, SE
Antique and absolutely exclusive, fully hand crafted at Russian Imperial Glass Factory in first half of 19th century. Beautiful combination of colors and unique shape and architectur...
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1830s Russian Empire Antique Vases and Vessels

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Crystal

Vintage Antique Terracotta Amphora with Wrought Iron Tripod Stand, 1800s
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
Unique shaped terracotta Greek amphora. Fantastic 'elongated' form. On iron tripod stand. Beautiful decorative amphora that replicates the Ancient...
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19th Century European Greco Roman Antique Vases and Vessels

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Terracotta

French Gilded Paris Porcelain Centerpiece w/ Pair Gilded Paris Porcelain Vases
Located in Katonah, NY
We are pleased to offer this elegant three-part group of Paris Porcelain in the Empire style crafted circa 1840. Dimensions of the basket: 13.75" long x 7.5" wide x 10.75" tall. The basket is 4.75" deep. Dimensions of the vases: 12.5" tall x 6" across the handles x 4" deep Condition: Very Good, to Excellent with some touches of gilt invisibly restored on the basket. Price for the set of three Paris Porcelain pieces: $2,600 The centerpiece is an oval-shaped pierced basket, lavishly gilded with delicate latticework. The golden Empire style lends an air of grandeur to the design, while the intricate latticework adds a sense of delicacy and allows light to play through. The white line across the top of the base further enhances the richness of the gold, creating a touch of intensity. The long rectangular base harmonizes beautifully with the oval shape, creating a visually balanced composition. With dimensions of 13.75" long x 7.5" wide x 10.75" tall and a depth of 4.75", this basket is perfect as a centerpiece for a formal dining room table...
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Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Impt Pair of French Empire Ormolu Covered vases/Potpourris, Att. Thomier A Paris
Located in New York, NY
An Incredible and Rare Pair of 19th Century French Ormolu Covered Potpourris, Attributed to Thomier A Paris. This pair dates to 1810, which is the illustrious French Empire period. These remarkable urns serve as prime examples of the impeccable artistry and superior craftsmanship that characterized the first empire era. Notably, the urns feature figural cherub handles positioned atop rams' heads, engaging in musical endeavors, which adds an alluring touch of sophistication to their design. The captivating allure of these urns is further enhanced by their meticulously hand-chiseled gilded bronze composition, adorned with a splendid two-tone finish. Standing at an impressive height of 24 inches, these urns exemplify an unwavering dedication to detail. Each urn boasts a main body adorned with elegantly crafted relief dancers...
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1810s French Empire Antique Vases and Vessels

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Ormolu

Crystal and Gilt Bronze Vase by Boin-Taburet
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A classic and opulent crystal and gilt bronze Louis XVI-style vase, its goblet-shaped heavy crystal bowl diamond cut and fluted to refract the light...
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Early 1900s French Empire Antique Vases and Vessels

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Crystal, Bronze

Antique French Glass & Marble Cornucopia Vase
Located in London, GB
A fantastic and rare antique French Empire Style glass cornucopia vase mounted on a marble and gilt bronze base. This was made in France, we believe it...
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1860s French Empire Antique Vases and Vessels

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Marble, Bronze

Pair French Empire Bronze and Marble Campana Form Urns
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This handsome pair of Classical style urns are finely cast featuring acanthus leaves, mask form handles, and laurel leaf wreaths on Sienna marble plinth form bases.
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Vases and Vessels

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Bronze

Antique French Empire Straight Crystal Vases with Ormolu Detail
Located in Toronto, ON
A gorgeous pair of Empire period French antique straight crystal vases. Delicately gilded with gold ormolu wreaths, these timelessly elegant vases are waiting to be filled with fresh...
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Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Vases and Vessels

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Crystal, Ormolu

Attractive Vintage Vase Kaiser, Pavillon, Germany Porcelain Large Vase
Located in Bastogne, BE
Attractive vintage vase with handles by Kaiser, Pavillon, Germany. Baluster-shaped vase made of white high quality porcelain with gilding ...
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1980s German Empire Vintage Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Pair of Antique French Empire Style Gilt Bronze and Green Marble Military Urns
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Unusual Large Antique French Empire gilt bronze and hand carved dark green marble double handled Military urns of great detail and craftsmanship. The main body of this pair...
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20th Century French Empire Vases and Vessels

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Marble, 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 expressionpottery 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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