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Vases For Sale
Creator: Bitossi
Creator: Fratelli Toso
Fratelli Toso Murano Antique Millefiori Flowers Italian Art Glass Cabinet Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful antique Murano hand blown Millefiori Murrina flower mosaic Italian art glass decorative ornate handle cabinet vase / pitcher. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company, circa 1910-1930. The vase has an early design and unusual white backgrounds on the murrines. The vase has a scramble / all over design with a rainbow of colors in the flower designs. It has very large size murrines, with some unusual designs, including bullseye and a large rainbow...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Vases
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine
Bitossi for Rosenthal Netter Ceramic Vase Onion Pattern Earth Tones Mid Century
By Bitossi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Unusual Rosenthal Netter vase by Bittosi in the rare onion pattern red, yellow, green, and brown.
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi Vase Yellow and Green for Rosenthal Netter
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Manufacturer: Bitossi
Importer: Rosenthal Netter
Period or model: Mid-Century Modern.
Specs: Pottery
Condition:
This Bitossi yellow and green vase for Rosenthal Netter i...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases
Materials
Pottery
Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Ceramic Set of Vase, Ashtray and Candleholder
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Barcelona, ES
A beautiful handmade Rimini blue glazed ceramic set of three pieces. Designed by Aldo Londi and manufactured by Bitossi, Italy, 1960s.
The set is comprised by a round ashtray, a bott...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Terracotta
Large Italian Bitossi Aldo Londi Paisley Glazed Bowl
By Bitossi
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Large Italian earthenware ceramic paisley pattern turquoise (rimini blue) bowl by Aldo Londi for Bitossi factory.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Vases
Materials
Pottery
Fratelli Toso Murano Pink Green Ribbons Large Italian Art Glass Fazzoletto Vase
By Fratelli Toso, Venini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, and large, vintage Murano hand blown pink and green Zanfirico ribbons Italian art glass sculptural handkerchief / fazzoletto flower vase. Documented to the Fratelli Toso c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Aldo Londi, Ceramic/Pottery Vase by Bitossi, Geometric/Mondrian Pattern
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nice and elegant ceramic vase by Aldo Londi and made by Bitossi.
Category
1950s Italian Modern Vintage Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Two "Thailandia" Vases by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Two handmade, striped vases or vessels in glazed ceramic and volcanic ash made by Italian ceramics company Bitossi, designed by Aldo Londi from his “Thailandia” collection.
Both ar...
Category
1950s Vintage Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Murano Glass by Fratelli Toso Millefiori vase Multicoloured
Located in Milano, IT
Behold the exquisite grandeur of a decorative vase, a true masterpiece, born from the artistic glassblowing tradition of Murano. This magnificent creation is adorned with a handcraft...
Category
1920s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Bitossi Vase, Ceramic, Brushed, Metallic Silver
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi Vase, Ceramic, Brushed, Metallic Silver. Small scale slender cylinder vase glazed in brushed metallic platinum.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases
Materials
Stoneware, Ceramic
Fratelli Toso Murano Purple White Ribbons Italian Art Glass Fazzoletto Vase
By Venini, Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, and large, vintage Murano hand blown soft grayish lavender purple and white Zanfirico ribbons Italian art glass sculptural handkerchief / fazzoletto flower vase. Documente...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Aldo Londi Bitossi Vase, Ceramic, Gold Metallic, Signed
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Aldo Londi Bitossi vase, ceramic, gold metallic, signed. Small cylinder vase decorated with bands of impressed geometric patterns and glazed in metallic gold. The Bitossi factory mix...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Modern Tall Vase in Lime Green by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and beautiful vase in lime green with concentric stripes in various colors with archaic impressions banding the perimeter. Aldo Londi for Bitossi vase , 12.5 x 5.5 in diamet...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases
Materials
Clay
Collectable Fratelli Toso Murano Murrine Millefiori, Amphora Art Glass Vase
Located in Paris, France
Very raffinated deep blue saphir colour, vintage Fratelli Toso Murano Millefiori. Murrine is an ancestral technique in Murano glass. Each piece of Murano glass is handmade, not mass-produced or industrialized.
It takes a lot of patience and know-how to make Murrine. The placement of the murrine has been done with great care and precision by Murano craftsmen. This work is unique in the world for its combination of color and elegance.
Fratelli Toso was founded in 1854 by the brothers Ferdinando, Carlo, Liberato, Angelo, Giovanni and Gregorio. At the beginning the company produced pharmaceutical containers and domestic glassware. A vibrant and intricate decorative piece for any space. Collectible piece in a range of different styles, shapes, and sizes. Hand blown multicolor Murano glass made in Italy in the early 20th century. The glass masters of Fratelli Toso have over 150 years of experience, taking from ancient Italian glassmaking techniques. Royal blue vase...
Category
Early 20th Century European Vases
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Bitossi Vase, Ceramic, Blue, Gold, Geometric, Signed
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi vase, ceramic, blue, gold, geometric, signed. Tall bottle form vase decorated with repeating gold glazed triangular pattern over "Rimini" blue. A ...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Large Bitossi ‘Etruscan’ Decor Floor Vase / Umbrella Stand by Aldo Londi 1950
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Chicago, IL
Large Bitossi ‘Etruscan’ Decor Floor Vase / Umbrella Stand by Aldo Londi 1950
A rare, very large perforated cylindrical vase or umbrella stand designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Cera...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Fratelli Toso Murano Pink White Blue Italian Art Glass Fazzoletto Flower Vase
By Fratelli Toso, Venini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Gorgeous, and large, vintage Murano hand blown pink, sky blue, and white ribbons Italian art glass handkerchief / fazzoletto vase centerpiece. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Turquoise and Brass Vase by Dimorestudio
By DIMORESTUDIO, Bitossi
Located in Milan, IT
This geometric vase in white clay has a simple, rectangular shape with a striking turquoise finish on the outside and a vivid green finish on the inside. It is highlighted on one of ...
Category
2010s Italian Vases
Materials
Brass
Bitossi for Raymor Cambogia Vase, Ceramic, Blue, Purple, White, Stripes, Signed
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi for Raymor Cambogia (Cambodia) vase, ceramic, blue, purple, white, stripes, signed. Tall cylinder vase with banded stripes glazed in violet,...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Monumental Aldo Londi for Bitossi Mid Century Italian Ceramic Owl Vase
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Monumental Aldo Londi for Bitossi Mid Century Italian Ceramic Owl Vase. Bright blues and green color combination. Overall excellent condition. Age appropriate wear. No chips, crack...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Fratelli Toso Multicolored a Canne Vase, Murano, Italy, circa 1965
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Fratelli Toso Multicolored a Canne Vase, Murano, Italy, circa 1965
A Fratelli Toso a canne glass vase manufactured, circa 1965. Made by fusing clear, bl...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Antique Millefiori Vase in Brown, Green and White, Fratelli Toso Murano 1910
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Millefiori Vase in Brown, Green and White, Fratelli Toso Murano 1910
An antique Millefiori murrine glass vase manufactured by Vetreria Fratelli Toso, Murano around 1910. Mad...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine
Ellipse Vase by Karim Rashid
By Bitossi, Karim Rashid
Located in Milan, IT
This striking vase is white clay was designed by Karim Rashid in 2006 and it is part of a limited series of 349 objects. It is comprised of three geometric elements finished in solid...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi Multi Color Flower Vase for Rosenthal Netter
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Manufacturer: Bitossi
Importer: Rosenthal Netter
Period or model: Mid-Century Modern.
Specs: Pottery
Condition:
This Bitossi multi color flower vase for Rosenthal Netter...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases
Materials
Pottery
Bitossi Raymor Vase, Ceramic, Metallic Platinum, Silver, Chrome
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi Raymor vase, ceramic, metallic platinum, silver, chrome. Small scale platinum glazed vase with a rounded body, slightly elongated cylindrical neck, and flat shoulders. Not ma...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Fratelli Toso Rare Murano Glass "Carafe" Bottle/Decanter/Vase, by Ermanno Toso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Here we have a very rare Carafe by the well known Murano Master Ermanno Toso. Made for the Fratelli Toso studio.
Category
1950s Italian Modern Vintage Vases
Materials
Murano Glass, Glass
Rimini Sahara Bitossi Ceramic Pottery Vase for Raymor Mid Century Modern
By Bitossi
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Exquisite Rimini Sahara Bitossi Vase for Raymor. This mid-century modern masterpiece showcases a harmonious blend of earthy browns and vibrant orange, highlighted by intricate patter...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Pottery
Small Millefiori Vase in Blue, Red and White, Fratelli Toso Murano, 1910
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Small Millefiori vase in blue, red and white, Fratelli Toso Murano 1910.
A nice Millefiori murrine glass vase with undulating rim. Manufactured by Vetreri...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine
Raymor Bitossi White Ball Vase, Ceramic, Signed
Located in New York, NY
Raymor Bitossi White Ball Vase, Ceramic, Signed. Petite with white glazed body and raw clay brown collar. Measures 2.5 in across the top and 2.75 across the base. Signed on underside...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Vase with Redentore and Kiku Murrines Ermanno Toso for Fratelli Toso 1960s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vase with Redentore and Kiku Murrines Ermanno Toso for Fratelli Toso 1960s
A large murrine glass vase designed by Ermanno Toso and manufactured by Vetreria Fratelli Toso, Murano aro...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Mid Century Modern Tall Rimini Blue Vase Bitossi & Aldo Londi Rosenthal Netter
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous tall vase by Aldo Londi designer for Bitossi of Italy. Amazing color, Rimini Blue with a band of flowers circling the upper portion of the vase. In excellent vintage conditi...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Rare Bitossi Vase with Matching Teak Bowl
By Bitossi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Bitossi vase with matching teak bowl.
Incredible glaze on the vase.
Dimensions listed are for the vase.
Sold as a decorative set (vase & bowl).
Category
1960s Modern Vintage Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Teak
Fratelli Toso Murano Opalescent Pink Bubbles Italian Art Glass Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown opalescent pink and controlled bubbles Italian art glass flower vase. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company. It still retains two original label...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Glass, Opaline Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Fratelli Toso Murano Red Aventurine Candy Cane Italian Art Glass Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Only 1 Left! Beautiful vintage Murano handblown red over white, and aventurine Italian art glass flower vase. Documented to the Fratelli Toso Company. Published in their book (last p...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass
Toso Murano Blue White Red Millefiori Flower Mosaic Italian Art Glass Bud Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and rare, vintage Murano hand blown Millefiori Murrina flowers and bullseye murrines Italian art glass mosaic cabinet / flower vase. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine
Vintage Blue Murano Glass Vase by Fratelli Toso with Bronze Aventurine
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1940s - 1950s.
This is a vase by Fratelli Toso, made in blue Murano glass with Bronze aventurine.
It is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of use...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Aldo Londi Bitossi Vase for Rosenthal Netter: Marocco
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Manufacturer: Aldo Londi
Importer: Rosenthal Netter
Period or model: Mid-Century Modern.
Specs: Pottery
Condition:
This Aldo Londi Bitossi Vase for Rosenthal Netter Marroc...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases
Materials
Pottery
Raymor Bitossi Vase, Ceramic, Abstract, Brushed Metallic Gold, Platinum, Signed
Located in New York, NY
Raymor Bitossi Vase, Ceramic, Abstract, Brushed Metallic Gold, Platinum, Signed. Medium to large scale cylinder vase glazed in metallic gold and platinum with a finely textured ribbe...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Bitossi Vases for Rosenthal Netter, c. 1960's Sold Separately
By Bitossi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Bitossi Vases for Rosenthal Netter
circa 1960. Sold Separately!
"blue color is amazing"
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases
Materials
Pottery
Aldo Londi Bitossi Vase, Ceramic, Chartreuse, Impressed, Signed
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in New York, NY
Aldo Londi Bitossi vase, ceramic, chartreuse, impressed, signed. Small to medium scale cylinder vase glazed in chartreuse and decorated with several bands of organic and geometric im...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi Raymor Cambogia Vase, Ceramic, Stripes, Purple, White, Turquoise, Signed
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi Raymor vase, ceramic, stripes, violet purple, white, turquoise, signed. Aldo Londi's medium scale "Cambogia" vase glazed in vibrant bands of turquoise, violet, light and dark...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi Vase, Ceramic, Moorish Stripes, Brown, Chartreuse, Orange, Signed
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi vase, ceramic, Moorish stripes, brown, chartreuse and orange, signed. Small low vase from Aldo Londi's Moorish Stripes series with chartreuse and orange glaze over coarse bro...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Toso Murano Millefiori Daisy Clover Flower Mosaic Italian Art Glass Footed Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Millefiori Murrina daisy flowers and clovers Italian art glass cabinet / bud vase. Documented to the Fratelli Toso Company. It has a crimped ruffl...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine, Glass
Aldo Londi Bitossi green pitcher vase, Italy, 1960's
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in BELFORT, FR
Big Aldo Londi for Bitossi green vase, pitcher shape. It is in perfect condition, this light green color and this size are not usual. It is signed '...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi Vase, Ceramic, White and Brown, Signed
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi vase, ceramic, white and brown, signed. Medium scale cylinder vase with white glaze and raw matte brown clay collar. Signed on the underside: "403C Italy". Minute scuff to th...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Italian Post Modern Bitossi Ceramic Planter or Vase after Sottsass
By Goodfellow & Sons, Bitossi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A funky post modern design from Bitossi and produced by Goodfellow circa 1970's. Very much in the style of Ettore Sottsass. It features all ceramic form with beautiful bright colors.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Ermanno Toso Murano Satin Surface Pink Canes Pentoni Italian Art Glass Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and rare, vintage Murano hand blown dark pink satin surface and cut murrines Italian art glass flower vase / bottle. Documented to designer Ermanno Toso, for the Fratelli T...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine
Rare Pair of Large Bitossi Archaeological Series Vases, circa 1980
By Bitossi
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Rare Pair of Large vases by Bitossi from a short lived series called the archaeological series which was from the early 1980s. The finish on the vases is done in a surface called sca...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases
Materials
Pottery
Fratelli Toso Murano Opalescent Blue Fade Italian Ribbed Art Glass Pitcher Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful large Murano hand blown opalescent blue to white Italian art glass pitcher or vase. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company. The piece is made with in the "Ombre" technique...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Opaline Glass, Glass
Rosenthal Netter Vase, Ceramic, White and Gold, Signed
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi for Rosenthal Netter vase, ceramic, white and gold, signed. Tall bottle form vase with a textured white glazed body and gilt glazed collar, decorated with impressed with flower pedals. Bitossi used this textured glaze in its "Cinese" Series Decor - which drew heavily from the forms and patinations of ancient Chinese bronze vessels...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Fratelli Toso 'a canne' Glass Vase with Handles, Murano, Italy, ca. 1965
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A Fratelli toso a canne glass vase manufactured ca. 1965. Made by hot fusion of multicoloured glass sticks. The company lable is on the body.
Measures:
Width: 4.72" (12 cm)
Height: ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Bitossi Vase, Ceramic, Incised, Brown, White, Beaded, Signed
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi vase, ceramic, incised, brown and white, beaded signed. Small scale cylinder vase in raw chocolate brown clay, decorated with a pattern of incised white glazed ovals, giving ...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Fratelli Toso Millefiori Murrine Vase Brown and White, Murano Early 20th Century
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Fratelli Toso Millefiori Murrine Vase in brown and white, Murano early 20th century
An antique murrine glass vase, manufactured by Vetreria...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine
Vase Italien décoré de Murrines Millefiori (vers 1920)
Located in NEUILLY-SUR-SEINE, FR
Vase décoré de murrines millefiori (vers 1920)
Type : Vase en verre
Date de création : Vers 1920
Dimensions : H : 20 cm
Technique : Décoration en murrines millefiori
Bibliographie ...
Category
1920s European Vintage Vases
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Bitossi Vase, Ceramic, Stripes, Matte Brown, Yellow, Orange, Green
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi vase, ceramic, brown, dark yellow, orange and green stripes. Medium scale cylinder vase with glazed bands of color over a coarse chocolate brown raw clay body. Minute loss of...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Italian “Rimini Blue” Ceramic Owl Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1970’s Rare large Italian “Rimini Blue” ceramic owl vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi.
In beautiful original condition.
Measurements: 20” High, 7” Diameter.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi Vase, Ceramic, Abstract, Brushed Metallic, Gold, Platinum
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi Vase, Ceramic, Abstract, Brushed Metallic, Gold, Platinum. Small to medium scale vase with slightly elongated cylindrical neck, flat shoulders, and a rounded body. Glazed in ...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Italian Ceramic Vase by Alvino Bagni for Bitossi / Raymor
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Italian Ceramic Vase by Alvino Bagni for Bitossi / Raymor. A design simulating that of a stained glass window.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Antique and Vintage Vases for Sale
Whether it’s a Chinese Han dynasty glazed ceramic wine vessel, a work of Murano glass or a hand-painted Scandinavian modern stoneware piece, a fine vase brings a piece of history into your space as much as it adds a sophisticated dynamic.
Like sculptures or paintings, antique and vintage vases are considered works of fine art. Once offered as tributes to ancient rulers, vases continue to be gifted to heads of state today. Over time, decorative porcelain vases have become family heirlooms to be displayed prominently in our homes — loved pieces treasured from generation to generation.
The functional value of vases is well known. They were traditionally utilized as vessels for carrying dry goods or liquids, so some have handles and feature an opening at the top (where they flare back out). While artists have explored wildly sculptural alternatives over time, the most conventional vase shape is characterized by a bulbous base and a body with shoulders where the form curves inward.
Owing to their intrinsic functionality, vases are quite possibly versatile in ways few other art forms can match. They’re typically taller than they are wide. Some have a neck that offers height and is ideal for the stems of cut flowers. To pair with your mid-century modern decor, the right vase will be an elegant receptacle for leafy snake plants on your teak dining table, or, in the case of welcoming guests on your doorstep, a large ceramic floor vase for long tree branches or sticks — perhaps one crafted in the Art Nouveau style — works wonders.
Interior designers include vases of every type, size and style in their projects — be the canvas indoors or outdoors — often introducing a splash of color and a range of textures to an entryway or merely calling attention to nature’s asymmetries by bringing more organically shaped decorative objects into a home.
On 1stDibs, you can browse our collection of vases by material, including ceramic, glass, porcelain and more. Sizes range from tiny bud vases to massive statement pieces and every size in between.