Copper Vases and Vessels

A Large Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Attributed to Kawade Shibatarō with Camellias on Cream Ground An elegant and highly refined example of Japanese cloisonné from th...

Oxidized copper (green sections). Chased and hammered. Note: We do not ship pieces uninsured. We require shipping through 1stDibs, for its cost effectiveness, full insurance coverage, and reliable handling. While standard parcel services are an option, the default quote does not include packing and insurance and we do not ship uninsured. 1stDibs shipping provides a level of value, protection, and care that aligns with our commitment to safeguarding historic artworks and providing excellent client service. Thank you in advance for your cooperation. Shortly before the foundation of WMF, Daniel Straub had founded his first manufacturing company, Maschinenfabrik Geislingen, in connection with his participation in the construction of the Geislinger Steige, the steepest railway line in Europe at the time. As experienced metal spinners, the brothers Friedrich and Louis Schweizer were able to contribute their technical expertise to the project. Most early designs for the company looked to past historical styles although early recognition of the quality of its products included the award of a Gold Medal at the 1862 International Exhibition in London. The company showroom, established in Berlin in 1868, was its first retailing outlet and marked the beginnings of a rapid development in scale. By 1880, when the company merged with Ritter & Co. to form the Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, the company employed about 200 and had a range of nearly 1,000 products, many of them electroplated. In the late 19th century the company was also involved in architectural decoration, ornaments for the home and replicas of works of art and archaeology, including the reproduction of Lorenzo Ghiberti's famous early Italian Renaissance doors...

IOI Vase The IOI Vase is designed to evoke the organic growth of a plant emerging from the earth and unfolding into bloom. Its fluid form is created from a single copper tube, empha...

An antique Japanese copper vase with polychrome cloisonne enamel decor. Late Meiji period, before 1912. Baluster shape, flower brunches and birds decor against turquoise background. ...

Antique Large Heavy Solid Hammered Lidded Copper Vessel Unusual antique, nice with an attractive shape, and the original lid Forged iron handles with ear shapes on each side 16" Dia,...

Art Deco Vase brass and copper conbination vienna around 1920s Polished and stove enameled

Brass & Copper Striped Vase, India c.1970.

A Japanese Meiji Period Silver-Wire Cloisonné Enamel Vase with Cherry Blossoms and Narcissus, Attributed to Ota Tamashiro An elegant Japanese cloisonné enamel vase from the Meiji pe...

Fluted Goblet Vase Cream Lacquer Hand Repoussé Copper Base Limited Edition Contemporary Each piece is individually crafted and is unique. Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-ha...

A Rare Japanese Meiji Period Lobed Silver-Wire Cloisonné Enamel Vase with Kingfisher and Reeds, Attributed to the Hayashi Kodenji Studio A rare and elegant Japanese cloisonné enamel...

An important and exceptionally rare Japanese cloisonné enamel covered jar by Miwa Tomisaburo, executed during the Meiji period and disting...

A large antique Japanese copper vase with cloisonne enamel design. Late Meiji period, circa 1890 Golden Age . Elongated shape with pronounced neck. Dragon motif against the dark blue...

Swirl Vase Black Copper Hand Repoussé Limited Edition Contemporary Each piece is individually crafted and is unique. Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hammering decora...

A Fine and Large Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Silver Wire Cobalt Blue Vase – Hayashi School Masterpiece A stunning example of Japanese cloisonné artistry, this fine and large cobalt bl...

An exceptional and visually commanding Japanese cloisonné enamel vase by Kumeno Teitaro, one of the most innovative and technically accomplished artists...

This turn of the twentieth century copper and brass urn or vase comes with its original platter. The vase is detailed with repousse leaf and scrolling patterns alternating with incis...

A very large, well crafted Chinese cinnabar lacquered vase with copper / brass lining, circa 1950's. The vase are 19" high and 9" in diam...

Arash Toutounchian Copper Tube Vase: Sculptural Modern Design XI Tube vase is a contemporary sculptural vase handcrafted from copper tubes and finished with a refined nickel platin...

Early 20th century Swedish hand-crafted Pot Jardiniere Planter with two handles. An alloy of different metals (heavy pot!! BUT you can still lift it with one hand) most probably bron...

Gabo vase, one of the vases from the "Suprematic" collection. Collection inspired by the geometric works of the great Suprematist Kazimir Malevich. Suprematism is a modernist moveme...

A finely executed and elegantly composed Japanese cloisonné enamel vase from the Showa period, attributed to the Ando Cloisonné Company—one of the most important and enduring produce...

Late 19th century dovetailed copper cooking pot with rotating rattail bail handle. Dimensions: 8.5" x 6.5" (Diameter x Height)

A rare and visually commanding pair of Japanese cloisonné enamel vases from the Meiji period (1868–1912), executed at a level of technical and artistic sophistication reserved for th...

Balance between copper and wood. Flashes of light and movement come together to give life to the cointainers dancing to the sound of their own body and leaving a trace of their refle...

Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Vases with Egyptian Revival Motifs, Late-20th Century A dramatic pair of Chinese cloisonné enamel vases decorated in a vibrant polychrome palette on a whit...

This is an impressive 18" diameter Enamel-on-Copper charger that was designed and created by the well-known Mesick Studios. The stunning intense turquoi...

A refined and elegantly composed pair of Japanese cloisonné enamel vases produced by the Ando Company during the Showa period (1926–1989), exemplifying the workshop’s continued maste...

A captivating matched pair of small Japanese cloisonné posy vases from the Art Deco period, each one a miniature showcase of the extraordinary craftsmanship that defines the finest w...

Monumental Weed Holder by Frank Lloyd Wright for Minic Accessories Made from mahogany with a copper insert and matching copper label, this tall weed holder was designed by Frank Llo...

A rare and highly refined Japanese cloisonné enamel vase from the late Meiji to early Showa period, bearing the mark of the Ando Cloisonné Company—one of the most celebrated and tech...

Imperial Russian Copper Cachepot with Elephant-Head Handles, Moscow, c. 1900 An exceptional Imperial Russian copper cachepot or planter, produced in Moscow in the late 19th to early...

Expressive and intricately detailed Cloisonné vase of medium size in turquoise, lapis blue, yellow & green. The metal filigree in brass beautifully detailed with butterflies, chrysa...

Antique / Vintage Chinese Cloisonné Vase – Early 20th Century A stunning primitive-style cloisonné vase crafted in the first half of the 1900s. Made of bronze / copper with gold gilt finish, featuring intricate handmade floral and bird motifs against a vibrant blue enamel ground. --Excellent original condition – no chips or damage --Desirable age patina --Rich, detailed craftsmanship A superb collector’s piece of vintage Asian decor...

A Japanese copper planter with cloisonne enamel. The nearly rectangular beige planter with a blue dot pattern below the neck and above the base. Raised on four legs. Adorned with pol...

A highly refined and important example of Japanese cloisonné enamel from the Meiji period (1868–1912), attributed to Hayashi Kodenji, one of the most influential pioneers in the deve...

A 19th century French copper pot with riveted double handles. Beautiful warm patina. Seam along the bottom. Several stamped maker's marks, including...

This antique copper lavabo or cistern and sink is unsigned, but presumed to originate from France and date to approximately 1890 and done in the ...

A refined and visually engaging example of mid-twentieth century Japanese cloisonné enamel, attributed to the Sato Cloisonné Company—recognized for prod...

A refined and technically accomplished Japanese cloisonné enamel vase by Kumeno Teitaro, one of the leading innovators of cloisonné production in Nagoya...

A large highly decorative middle eastern copper ewer. Dating from the early 19th century, displaying a charming patination throughout. Measures: Height...

An antique Japanese, late Meiji period, enamel over gilt copper vase. with silver wire The unusual shaped vase has a long fluted neck. The ware is enameled with a polychrome image o...

Sculptural vase in solid copper, France, 1960s.

Wonderfully handcrafted Carl Deffner copper jug with bronze handles. This good size and wonderful shape Arts & Crafts jug was all-handcrafted (and marked) by the famous German maker...

An exceptionally refined Japanese cloisonné enamel vase from the Meiji period, executed on a rare and highly sophisticated celadon green ground—an uncommon tone in cloisonné requirin...

Vintage Art Deco vase is a beautiful and rare original decorative object realized between the 1920s and the 1930s, in a limited numbered edition....

A gorgeous vintage Mid-Century Modern copper watering can with a long spout. Great lines, great original condition with wonderful patina. Found at an Estate Sale in Nuremberg, German...

A pair of large antique Japanese copper vases with polychrome cloisonne enamel decor. Late Meiji period, before 1912. Elongated shape with pronounced neck. Birds and flowers motif ag...

Chinese Canton Enamel Baluster Vase and Cover with Four Landscape Reserves, 20th Century 2 Pieces, Vase and Cover A beautifully enameled Chinese baluster-form vase and cover, dati...

With monumental scale and beautiful, hand-carved details, this remarkable red lacquer hibachi is a true work of art. Designed to hold glowing embers, hibachi vessels such as this were used for cooking or as a source of heat in Japanese homes. Placed under a low wood kotatsu table...

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Substantial vintage large handwrought sculptural copper vase or vessel from Santa Clara del Cobre region in Mexico. Made by artisan hands and of ...

Jean Dunand ( 1877-1942), Art Deco patinated copper maillechort dinanderie vase, impressed signature to base:" Dunand " France:circa 1930

A powerful and highly decorative pair of Japanese cloisonné enamel vases from the Meiji period (1868–1912), attributed to the accomplished enamel artist Honda Yasaburo, whose works a...

Perfect small Roycroft vase.

A unique pair of large, handmade, hand finished repousse copper vases, by Robert Kuo. Robert Kuo decorative objects are world famous, and exhibit...

A bold and visually engaging example of mid-twentieth century Japanese cloisonné enamel, attributed to the Sato Cloisonné Company, a workshop known for ...

A gorgeous antique English brass and copper footed jardiniere / planter / cachepot, circa 1920. Maker's mark on reverse. This fine pot is handcrafted of copper with a brass repoussé ...

A pair of English copper cache-pot planters from the early 20th century, with ring pull handles, etched foliage and raised motifs. Created in England during the first quarter of the ...

A very handsome early 19th century Cauldron from the South of France. Beautifully crafted from heavy gauge copper with a spout and side handles. Perfect as a jardiniere or to hold fi...

A very sculptural and tactile Turkish copper water jug of some age with a lovely patina. Beautifully hand beaten copper with domed base tapering to a narrow neck with hand formed rin...