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Creator: Émile Gallé
Studio Keramik Fat Lava Ceramic Vase Heinz Welte Cologne, Germany, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An amazing midcentury studio art pottery vase, made in Cologne, Germany, circa 1970s. Vase is in very good condition with no chips, cracks, or flea bites. Signed with a studio label ...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Large Emile Galle Scenic Cameo Vase
Located in Dallas, TX
Emile Galle scenic wheel carved and acid etched cameo vase. A beautiful and tall cameo vase by Galle. The 18 - 1/2” tall vase has a background of muted yellow glass near the base, which progresses to blue/gray at mid-vase, and then peach towards the top. Brown, cameo cut trees are generously displayed across the body of the vase, with the addition of a boat in the lake. Signed "Galle". Dimensions: 18 - 1/2” x 10” x 8”. Condition: Very good Émile Gallé (8 May 1846 in Nancy – 23 September 1904 in Nancy) was a French artist and designer who worked in glass, and is considered to be one of the major innovators in the French Art Nouveau movement. He was noted for his designs of Art Nouveau glass art and Art Nouveau furniture, and was a founder of the École de Nancy or Nancy School, a movement of design in the city of Nancy, France. Gallé born on 4 March 1846 in the city of Nancy, France. His father, Charles Gallé, was a merchant of glassware and ceramics who had settled in Nancy in 1844, and his father-in-law owned a factory in Nancy which manufactured mirrors. His father took over the direction of his mother's family business, and began to manufacture glassware with a floral design. He also took over a struggling faience factory and began manufacturing new products. The young Gallé studied philosophy and natural science at the Lycée Imperial in Nancy. At the age of sixteen he went to work for the family business as an assistant to his father, making floral designs and emblems for both faience and glass. In his spare time he became an accomplished botanist, studying with D.A. Godron, the director of the Botanical Gardens of Nancy and author of the leading textbooks on French flora. He collected plants from the region and from as far away as Italy and Switzerland. He also took courses in painting and drawing, and made numerous drawings of plants, flowers, animals and insects, which became subjects of decoration. At the age of sixteen he finished the Lycée in Nancy and went to Weimar in Germany from 1862–1866 to continue his studies in philosophy, botany, sculpture and drawing. In 1866, to prepare himself to inherit the family business, he went to work as an apprentice at the glass factory of Burgun and Schwerer in Meisenthal, and made a serious study of the chemistry of glass production. Some of his early glass and faience works for the family factory at Saint-Clémont were displayed at the 1867 Paris Universal Exposition. In early 1870 he designed a complete set of dishware with a rustic animal designs for the family enterprise. During this time he became acquainted with the painter, sculptor and engraver Victor Prouvé, an artist of the romantic "troubadour" style, who became his future collaborator in the Nancy School. He enlisted for military service in the Franco-Prussian War in 1870, then was demobilised after the disastrous French defeat in 1871 and the French loss to Germany of much of the province of Lorraine, including Meisenthal where he had done his apprenticeship. Thereafter the Cross of Lorraine, the patriotic symbol of the region, became part of his signature on many of his works of art. After his demobilization Gallé went to London, where he represented his father at an exhibition of the arts of France, then to Paris, where he remained for several months, visiting the Louvre and Cluny Museum, studying examples of ancient Egyptian art, Roman glassware and ceramics, and especially early Islamic enamelled...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Mid-Century Modern Vases Germany set of 3
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Just beautiful stylish tiny vases in matte glazing with geometric patterns in yellow, green, brown and black. Typical from the fifties/sixties
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Emile Galle Fire Polished Tall Stemmed Vase
Located in Dallas, TX
Tall Early Gallé Fire-Polished Cameo Glass Solifleur Vase, circa 1900 Signed: In Japonism script “gallé” Height: 12.4 inches (31.5 cm) Tall vase with pe...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Vases

Materials

Art Glass

19th Century Decorated Salt Glaze Crock from Pittston, Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine original decorated salt glaze one gallon and double handled crock is in mint condition. The floral decoration is a most unusual folky flower. Fine form. It was made in Pitt...
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19th Century American Adirondack Antique Vases

Materials

Pottery

Set of 2 Casa de Familia Bottles by Josep Maria Jujol
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of Casa de Familia bottles by Josep Maria Jujol Dimensions: Diameter 13 x Height 27 cm Materials: Glass. He designed the Casa de Familia Bottle in 1912, and more than a ...
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2010s Spanish Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Émile Gallé Round Art Nouveau Cameo Handle Vase With Hydrangea Decor France 1905
Located in Vienna, AT
Vase in upright drum shape on an oval, flush stand, short neck piece raised at the top centre with slightly flared, raised rim, two handles fused onto the sides of the outer rim and ...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Vases

Materials

Glass

Vintage Glass Vase by Pavel Pánek for Sklo Union Libochovice, 1970's.
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Glass Re-polished Good Original Condition
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1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases

Materials

Glass

Enameled, Decorated Cameo Glass Vase by Emile Gallé, Signed
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Emile Gallé, French (1846-1904) An enameled, decorated cameo glass vase, circa 1895 Measure: 4.75 in. (12 cm.) high signed Gallé.
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1890s Antique Vases

Large Émile Gallé Art Nouveau Cameo Vase With Daffodil Decor, France, Ca 1904
Located in Vienna, AT
Baluster-shaped vase body on a slightly flared, flush base with a bulbous, upwardly widening wall, on gently sloping shoulders a constriction to form a short neck piece with a slight...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Vases

Materials

Glass

Oak Narcisse Vase by Najma Temsoury
Located in Geneve, CH
Oak Narcisse vase by Najma Temsoury Dimensions: D 16.6 x W 30 x H 45 cm Materials: Solid wood with veneer, stainless steel tube, the lens in PMMA with diameter 300 mm. Also avail...
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2010s French Modern Vases

Materials

Stainless Steel

Muranese glass vase with leaves, Italy, 1960s.
Located in Palermo, PA
Large Murano glass vase, Italian production circa 1960s. Leaf decoration, gold inserts, very decorative. Excellent condition, no breaks or missing, see photos. Dimensions: H= 45 cm; ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases

Materials

Glass

Black Artisan Handmade Vase in a Coiling Technique
Located in Rümmingen, BW
"shipping note: If your region or country is not listed under the shipping options please contact us directly" Please note that the vase is for decorative use only and is not watert...
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Late 20th Century French Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

J. Johnston Bronze Vessel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Dynamic composition of curved and angled surfaces with lovely natural patina and warm, bronze tone. Signed.
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1960s Indian Modern Vintage Vases

Materials

Bronze

1960s White Ikebana Footed Boat Vase Japanese
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s White Ikebana Footed Boat Vase Japanese 16.5 long x 5 w x 2.5 Original vintage condition. See images provided.
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Beige Stoneware Amphora Vase by Elena Vasilantonaki
Located in Geneve, CH
Beige Stoneware Amphora Vase by Elena Vasilantonaki Unique Dimensions: ⌀ 16 x H 36 cm (Dimensions may vary) Materials: Stoneware Available finishes: Black, Beige, Brown, Red, Terraco...
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2010s Greek Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Recovered Small Vase by David Valner
Located in Geneve, CH
Recovered Small Vase by David Valner Dimensions: D 11 x W 11 x H 28 cm. Materials: Glass. Weight: 3,5 kg. Finish: Small size, clear. “The history of a glass factory and its producti...
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2010s Czech Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Pink Glass plate, Poland, 1970s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Glass plate, Poland, 1970s.
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1980s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases

Materials

Crystal

Large Hollywood Regency Brass Trompe L'Oeil Ribbon Vase
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful Mid-Century Modern brass Trompe L'oeil ribbon vase. This lovely piece is created from brass and is decorated with faux ribbon details around the neck. This vessel wou...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Hollywood Regency Vases

Materials

Brass

French Art Nouveau Hand Carved Orange Glass Beaker or Petite Vase circa 1900
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Stunning, French Art Nouveau / Art Deco hand carved or engraved orange and amber/brown layered glass beaker, glass, cup or petite vase in the style of Galle art glass. Beautifully en...
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Early 1900s French Mid-Century Modern Antique Vases

Materials

Blown Glass, Glass, Art Glass, Cut Glass

Fat Lava Vase by Walter Becht Germany
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Nice vase from the Walter Becht company Germany.
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1970s German Space Age Vintage Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Brass Vase from India, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made of Brass Made in India With aged patina Re-polished Good original condition.
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1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases

Materials

Brass

1950s Italian Midcentury Art Pottery Sculpture Ceramic Big Vase
Located in Brescia, IT
Colored Enamel Ceramic Vase Primitive Scene in relief Italy, 1950s Artist sinedrio on the base. Original 1950s Excellent condiction, no resturation.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Handcrafted Vase 074 by Lovebuch
Located in Geneve, CH
Handcrafted vase 074 by Lovebuch Dimensions: Ø 25 x H 29 cm Materials: Sandstone, porcelain, handcrafted piece Katia works with wood and clay, these raw, powerfully expressive m...
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2010s French Modern Vases

Materials

Sandstone

Emile Galle Leaves And Pods Art Nouveau Tall Vase
Located in Dallas, TX
Emile Gallé Cameo Glass Leaves and Pods Vase, circa 1900 Marks: Gallé Height: 15.25 inches (38.7 cm) Width: 6.5 Inches Depth: 5 Inches Condition: Tall vase of colorless glass overlaid in peach, chartreuse and green acid-etched with cascading branches of maple leaves and seed pods. In overall very good condition. Émile Gallé (8 May 1846 in Nancy – 23 September 1904 in Nancy) was a French artist and designer who worked in glass, and is considered to be one of the major innovators in the French Art Nouveau movement. He was noted for his designs of Art Nouveau glass art and Art Nouveau furniture, and was a founder of the École de Nancy or Nancy School, a movement of design in the city of Nancy, France. Gallé born on 4 March 1846 in the city of Nancy, France. His father, Charles Gallé...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Vases

Materials

Art Glass

20th Century Italian Silver Oak Leaves Vase. Chiselled, embossed and burnished
Located in VALENZA, IT
Wonderful big vase with shaped round body embossed, chiselled and engraved with oak leaves. On the body are soldered melting made acorns Above the handles are placed two children. Th...
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1960s Italian Baroque Vintage Vases

Materials

Silver

19th C Decorated Salt Glazed Crock with Floral Motif
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C decorated salt glazed crock with floral motif.
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19th Century American Adirondack Antique Vases

Materials

Pottery

Abstract Blue Italian Murano Art Glass Draped Wavy Bowl Vase or Vessel
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Beautiful bright blue faceted scalloped or draped Murano glass bowl or vessel. This draped bowl is round or handkerchief in form and features a cinched bottom and open wide top with ...
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20th Century Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Scandinavian Modern Black Ceramic Vase, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Slate black Scandinavian vase with diagonal incisions, pin-stripes. Designed by an anonymous ceramist in Scandinavia during the 1950s or 1960s....
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1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases

Materials

Pottery

English Garniture of 5 Porcelain Vases, White, Hand Painted Fruits, 1820-1825
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful garniture of five vases made by an unknown English maker in about 1820-1825. The garniture consists of one campana vase and four differently sized spill vases. Th...
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1820s English Regency Antique Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Fide Bottle by Paola Paronetto
Located in Geneve, CH
Fide Bottle by Paola Paronetto Dimensions: D 20 x H 60 cm Materials: Paper clay. Also available in different dimensions. Please contact us. The world of reference is the consolidat...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Paper, Clay

Crystal Vase, Poland, 1960s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Vase made of crystal. The vase was produced in Poland in the 1960s and 1970s. Vase in very good condition Measures: Height 14cm / diameter 6 cm.
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1960s Polish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases

Materials

Crystal

Art Nouveau Cameo Vase with Wisteria Decor, Émile Gallé, France 1903/04
Located in Vienna, AT
Vase in the form of a baluster: oval stand, wall widening towards the top, forming shoulders and converging into a short, narrow neck. Colorless glass with yellow-orange color powder...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Vases

Materials

Glass

Émile Gallé Glass Vase
Located in New Orleans, LA
Exceptional in both size and artistry, this sand-polished cameo art glass vase is the work of the famed Art Nouveau master Émile Gallé, one of the most highly regarded names in Frenc...
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Early 20th Century French Other Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Pair of majolica vases, Aetruriae Ars, 1960s
Located in Firenze, IT
Pair of majolica vases, produced by the Aetruriae Ars kiln in Sesto Fiorentino, Florence, in the 1960s. They present rather distinctive decorations with bi-anodized handles.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases

Materials

Maiolica

Large Stone Bathtub by Studio Loho
Located in Geneve, CH
Large stone bathtub by Studio Loho Dimensions: D 85 x W 175 x H 57 cm Materials: stone Other stone types are possible upon request. Available in 2 si...
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2010s Belgian Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Stone

Émile Gallé Art Nouveau Cameo Vase, Seascape Decor, France, circa 1904
Located in Vienna, AT
Baluster-shaped vase body on a wide, round base, conical wall that widens upwards, on slightly sloping shoulders a short, narrow neck with a slightly flared mouth edge, colorless gla...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Vases

Materials

Glass

Multi Metall“ Brass Vase Japan ca. 1960s 'Showa Era'
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This exquisite vase has been madein Japan. It is signed by the Artist or manufactory. Made of Metal. A nice addition to any room.   
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1960s Japanese Vintage Vases

Materials

Metal

Rare Ice Block Glass "Solifleur" Vase Clear Glass with Blue Swirls German, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An amazing German ice block glass Mid-Century Modern "Solifleur" vase, circa 1970s. This heavy glass item in clear and blue glass, outside like ice glass. There is a small hole in th...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Emile Gallé - Vase Jardiniere Epis De Ble Wheat Ears Amberred Enameled Glass
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Vase Jardiniere "Epis de Blé" (Wheat Ears) made in amberred acid-etched glass with enameled design. Acid-etched signature. Perfect condition. Very rare and very interesting shape. ...
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1880s French Art Nouveau Antique Vases

Materials

Enamel

1970s Studio Pottery Vase Abstract Red White Vessel Signed
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents JM Abstract Red and White Studio Pottery Vase Vessel Stamp from the maker at bottom. Hard to read. 5.5 x 3.5 x 9 tall Preowned Original vintage condition. Unrestor...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery

Arleen Vase by Cuit Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Arleen Vase by Cuit Studio One of a Kind. Dimensions: Ø 10 x H 35,5 cm. Materials: Speckled stoneware natural finish, glazed transparent inside. Water safe. Due to the handmade proc...
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2010s Spanish Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Small 1960s Hexagonal Italian Murano Turquoise & Clear Glass Vase
Located in London, GB
A small Italian Murano hexagonal turquoise encased in clear glass vase. A beautiful decorative piece perfect for a glass display case or shelf where the light can shine through it to...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Unusual Cubist Studio Pottery Pitcher Vase 1950s
Located in Meer, VAN
Unusual Cubist Studio pottery pitcher vase. Mid 20th century. Very unusual and asymmetrical studio pottery pitcher vase with an attractive colorful glaze. Interesting cubist shap...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Middle Eastern Copper Islamic Art Vase Engraved with Moorish Design
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Middle Eastern large red copper repoussé bowl, finely hand-etched, engraved, hammered and chased with elaborate Moorish geometric designs. Handcrafted copper metal work by artisans,...
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Early 20th Century Syrian Islamic Vases

Materials

Copper, Brass

Freeform Amber Colored Bubble Glass Vase 1960s
Located in Meer, VAN
Freeform amber colored bubble glass vase 1960s. This is a freeform midcentury bubble glass vase with a distinct and elegant freeform aes...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Iridescent Art Deco Glass Vase, 1930s
Located in Meer, VAN
Iridescent Art Deco glass vase 1930s. This is a very distinct and unique glass vase in iridescent pressed glass from the Art Deco period. This octagonal glass vase...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Midcentury ‘Wood Imprint’ Studio Pottery Vase 1960s
Located in Meer, VAN
Studio pottery vase with ‘wood imprint’, Mid 20th century. Wonderful and interesting studio pottery vase with a distinct ‘wood’ imprint of growth rings in the glaze on every side. ...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Ceramic

Amazing Antique Italian Large Lidded Cassolet Vase, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Amazing Antique Italian large lidded cassolet vase 19th century In green marble with a beautiful frame in decorated bronze (including children and garlands) - height: 66 cm Very goo...
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19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Vases

Materials

Marble

Lucky Chinoiserie Famille Rose Pink Ceramic Vase Birds and Geckos, 20th Century
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A tall chinoiserie famille rose vase with a floral and bird motif. This gorgeous ceramic vessel will be fabulous on a center table, side table, or in a foyer on a credenza. The neck ...
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20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Antique Signed Japanese Meiji Period Mixed Metals Bronze Double Gourd Form Vase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Japanese bronze vase. From the Meiji Period. With copper and silver floral and vine and butterfly inlay as well a kanji symbol to the neck (possibly a stylized f...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Silver, Copper, Bronze

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Rose Medallion Shouldered Vase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An exquisite antique Rose Medallion shouldered vase from late 19th-century China, showcasing the artistry and elegance of Qing dynasty porcelain. The vase features alternating panels...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Vases

Materials

Porcelain

1970s Luscious Art Pottery Green Bud Vase Signed
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Midcentury Art Pottery Ethereal Green Weed Pot Vase 4.5 tall x 3.5 diameter Signed initials appear as PK Original vintage condition See images provided.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases

Materials

Pottery

No.44 Stoneware Sculpture, Tonfisk by Ciona Lee
Located in Geneve, CH
No.44 stoneware sculpture, tonfisk by Ciona Lee One of a Kind Dimensions: W 14.5 x D 6 x H 11.5 cm Materials: Black Grogged Stoneware, Frost White Glaze ...
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2010s British Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

1800's Swedish Mortars made of Öland limestone
Located in Farsta, SE
Mortars made of Öland limestone in the 1800's was used by many in Sweden. They was known for its durability and ability to withstand wear over time. Great patina and beautiful depth...
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18th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Vases

Materials

Limestone

Soapstone Amorfo 02 by Alva Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Amorfo 02 by Alva Design Materials: Soapstone Dimensions: Ø 25 x H 15 cm ALVA is a furniture and objects design office, formed by brothers Susana Bastos...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Vases

Materials

Soapstone

Flo Travertine Vase by Un’common
Located in Geneve, CH
Flo Travertine Vase by Un’common Designed by Małgorzata Korycka. Dimensions: D 6 x W 20 x H 18 cm. Materials: Travertine. This is the first vase among Un’common’s products. It is ma...
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2010s Polish Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Travertine

Galle cameo glass blowout hyacinth vase c1920
Located in Devon, GB
Galle cameo glass 'blowout vase' C1920 decorated with yellow hyacinths. This vase is normally found with red hyacinths and brown foliage. Yellow with green foliage is rare to find. ...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Vases

Materials

Art Glass

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.

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