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Green Ceramic Art Deco Vase by Anna-Lisa Thomson, St Eriks, Sweden, 1930s.
Green Ceramic Art Deco Vase by Anna-Lisa Thomson, St Eriks, Sweden, 1930s.

Green Ceramic Art Deco Vase by Anna-Lisa Thomson, St Eriks, Sweden, 1930s.

A beautiful Art Deco vase with amazing glaze. Made by Anna-Lisa Thomson for S:t Eriks Lervarufabriker in Sweden, 1930s. Great condition - no chips, cracks or crazing. Impressed with...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Pair French Régence Ormolu & Tôle Planters with Classical Allegorical Figures
Pair French Régence Ormolu & Tôle Planters with Classical Allegorical Figures

Pair French Régence Ormolu & Tôle Planters with Classical Allegorical Figures

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of French Régence–Style Ormolu & Tôle Planters with Classical Allegorical Figures, Early 19th Century Four pieces: a pair of Tole & Ormolu vases and a pair of tin liners...

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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Vases

Materials

Metal, Ormolu, Zinc

Mid 20th-century Chinese Blue Ground Cloisonne Vase with Yellow Dragons
Mid 20th-century Chinese Blue Ground Cloisonne Vase with Yellow Dragons

Mid 20th-century Chinese Blue Ground Cloisonne Vase with Yellow Dragons

Located in Grythyttan, SE

This striking mid-20th century Chinese cloisonné vase presents a classic baluster form, rising from a slightly flared foot to a gently waisted neck and everted rim, all finely mounte...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

Materials

Enamel, Brass

Val Saint Lambert Label Green Crystal Vase Cut to Clear Belgium 1950s
Val Saint Lambert Label Green Crystal Vase Cut to Clear Belgium 1950s

Val Saint Lambert Label Green Crystal Vase Cut to Clear Belgium 1950s

By Val Saint Lambert

Located in Verviers, BE

Val Saint Lambert Label Crystal vase cut to clear, Beautiful Val Saint Lambert circular Crystal vase, hand-cut-to-clear, the glass is thick, deeply and evenly cut, Origin: Belgium ...

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1950s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Vases

Materials

Crystal

Italian Mid-Century Clear Murano Glass and Metal Vase Amaryllis
Italian Mid-Century Clear Murano Glass and Metal Vase Amaryllis

Italian Mid-Century Clear Murano Glass and Metal Vase Amaryllis

Located in Barntrup, DE

Italian Mid-Century Clear Murano Glass and Metal Vase Amaryllis, circa the 1970s. An Italian Mid-century clear Murano glass and metal vase, crafted in the shape of an amaryllis. The ...

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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Vases

Materials

Metal

Vintage Italian Terra Cotta Urn Vases, Ecru Glazed, Mid 20th Century
Vintage Italian Terra Cotta Urn Vases, Ecru Glazed, Mid 20th Century

Vintage Italian Terra Cotta Urn Vases, Ecru Glazed, Mid 20th Century

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A vintage pair of glazed ecru colored terra cotta ceramic décor in the shape of urn with overspilling fruit ornaments, in good condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Circa Mid ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Tiffany Studios Pulled Feather Ruffled Design Favrile Glass Vase/Compote
Antique Tiffany Studios Pulled Feather Ruffled Design Favrile Glass Vase/Compote

Antique Tiffany Studios Pulled Feather Ruffled Design Favrile Glass Vase/Compote

By Tiffany Furnaces

Located in Tarry Town, NY

This exceptional Tiffany Studios pulled feather ruffled design Favrile glass vase, also known as a compote, was created by Tiffany Studios of New York during the early 20th century, ...

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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Pair Old Paris Porcelain Vases France Empire Style Circa 1840
Pair Old Paris Porcelain Vases France Empire Style Circa 1840

Pair Old Paris Porcelain Vases France Empire Style Circa 1840

Located in Katonah, NY

This pair of Old Paris porcelain mantel vases stands out immediately for its remarkable mirror-bright gilding, a luminous surface that captures and reflects light in the luxurious ma...

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19th Century French Empire Antique Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Art Nouveau Studio Pottery Vase, Terracotta with Splash Glaze, 20th Century
Art Nouveau Studio Pottery Vase, Terracotta with Splash Glaze, 20th Century

Art Nouveau Studio Pottery Vase, Terracotta with Splash Glaze, 20th Century

Located in Chatham, ON

Art Nouveau studio pottery vase - wheel thrown terracotta - clear green glaze with blue opalescent splash - unsigned - country of origin unknown - early 20th century. Excellent vi...

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Terracotta

Share Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Silver Wire Vase Attributed to Hayashi Kodenji
Share Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Silver Wire Vase Attributed to Hayashi Kodenji

Share Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Silver Wire Vase Attributed to Hayashi Kodenji

Located in Long Island City, NY

An exceptional Japanese cloisonné enamel vase from the Meiji period, attributed to the workshop of Hayashi Kodenji, one of the most important masters of the Nagoya cloisonné school. ...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Vases

Materials

Enamel

Mid-Century Modern Black & White Ceramic Elliptical Grid Form "Grenade" Vase
Mid-Century Modern Black & White Ceramic Elliptical Grid Form "Grenade" Vase

Mid-Century Modern Black & White Ceramic Elliptical Grid Form "Grenade" Vase

Located in New York, NY

This bold and striking Mid-Century Modern ceramic vase was realized in the United States circa 1970. It features an elliptical black body with a grid form in...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Millefiori Jug in Blue and Green, Fratelli Toso Murano ca. 1920s
Antique Millefiori Jug in Blue and Green, Fratelli Toso Murano ca. 1920s

Antique Millefiori Jug in Blue and Green, Fratelli Toso Murano ca. 1920s

By Fratelli Toso

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Antique Millefiori Jug in Blue and Green, Fratelli Toso Murano ca. 1920s A colorful millefiori murrine glass jug manufactured by Vetreria Fratelli Toso, Murano around 1920. Made of ...

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1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Royal Worcester Art Deco Turquoise and Gilt Anthemion Leaf Vase, 1932
Royal Worcester Art Deco Turquoise and Gilt Anthemion Leaf Vase, 1932

Royal Worcester Art Deco Turquoise and Gilt Anthemion Leaf Vase, 1932

By Royal Worcester

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Royal Worcester Art Deco Turquoise and Gilt Anthemion Leaf Vase, 1932 A Royal Worcester Art Deco porcelain vase in turquoise, celadon, russet, and gold, England, dated 1932. Factory...

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1930s English Art Deco Vintage Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Gabo Vase CS7, Sculptural Design in Copper and Steel by Noom, Minimalist
Gabo Vase CS7, Sculptural Design in Copper and Steel by Noom, Minimalist

Gabo Vase CS7, Sculptural Design in Copper and Steel by Noom, Minimalist

By NOOM, Kateryna Sokolova

Located in Paris, FR

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...

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2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Vases

Materials

Copper, Steel

Rectangle Bubble Vase in White Resin by Paola Valle
Rectangle Bubble Vase in White Resin by Paola Valle

Rectangle Bubble Vase in White Resin by Paola Valle

By Paola Valle

Located in Ciudad De México, MX

Striking and elegant, the Rectangle Bubble Vase has a unique silhouette that brings a modern and playful feel to any space. Styled in built-ins or filled with florals, this vase is a...

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2010s Mexican Modern Vases

Materials

Marble

Secessionist Bronze Icon Vase by Gustav Gurschner
Secessionist Bronze Icon Vase by Gustav Gurschner

Secessionist Bronze Icon Vase by Gustav Gurschner

By Gustave Gurschner

Located in Palm Beach, FL

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...

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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Vases

Materials

Bronze

Antique Tiffany Art Nouveau Sterling Silver 14-Inch Vase
Antique Tiffany Art Nouveau Sterling Silver 14-Inch Vase

Antique Tiffany Art Nouveau Sterling Silver 14-Inch Vase

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Art Nouveau sterling silver vase. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Ovoid with bowl mouth and raised and stepped foot. Engraved stems and entwined leaves terminating in applied and ...

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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Vases

Materials

Sterling Silver

French Cut Glass Vase, early to mid 20th century
French Cut Glass Vase, early to mid 20th century

French Cut Glass Vase, early to mid 20th century

Located in Atlanta, GA

of cylindrical and slightly tapering form with circular convex cuts and vertical fluted cuts, heavy and in excllent condition

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20th Century French Vases

Materials

Cut Glass

Pair of Chinese Famille Rose “Wu Shuang ”  Quadrangular Vases
Pair of Chinese Famille Rose “Wu Shuang ”  Quadrangular Vases

Pair of Chinese Famille Rose “Wu Shuang ” Quadrangular Vases

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Famille-rose 'wu shuang ' quadrangular vase A pair of Chinese Famille Rose “Wu Shuang Pu” quadrangular vases 20th Century, Of typical form decorated with various characters from th...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Art Deco Large Czech Amber Glass Vase By Karl Palda, c1930
Art Deco Large Czech Amber Glass Vase By Karl Palda, c1930

Art Deco Large Czech Amber Glass Vase By Karl Palda, c1930

By Karl Palda

Located in Devon, England

For your consideration is this fantastic Art Deco glass vase, standing a good 22 cm tall has all the bells and whistles you want from this era. One of our personal favourites beautif...

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Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Vases

Materials

Glass

1932 Rene Lalique - Art Deco Vase Ecailles Opalescent Glass
1932 Rene Lalique - Art Deco Vase Ecailles Opalescent Glass

1932 Rene Lalique - Art Deco Vase Ecailles Opalescent Glass

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Vase Art Deco "Ecailles" made in opalescent glass by René Lalique in 1932. Stamped signature. Perfect condition. Beautiful opalescence. Very rare model. height: 25,5 cm Félix Mar...

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Vases

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Blown Glass

Large Vintage Italian La Musa Pottery Vase Signed Cheerful 1980's Colorful 15"
Large Vintage Italian La Musa Pottery Vase Signed Cheerful 1980's Colorful 15"

Large Vintage Italian La Musa Pottery Vase Signed Cheerful 1980's Colorful 15"

By La Musa

Located in Wilton, CT

Vintage La Musa pottery large vase glazed in a grid pattern of vibrant rainbow colors. Super bright and cheerful. Hand turned and hand painted. Circa 1980's. Signed on base. 15 1/4" ...

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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Vases

Materials

Pottery

Spanish Mid-Century Ceramic Vase, Signed Punter, Hand Painted Domingo Punter
Spanish Mid-Century Ceramic Vase, Signed Punter, Hand Painted Domingo Punter

Spanish Mid-Century Ceramic Vase, Signed Punter, Hand Painted Domingo Punter

Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR

Spanish mid-century ceramic vase - signed Punter - hand painted Domingo Punter. A ceramist of the 1950s, domingo punter comes from a family of potters-...

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Sandstone

Stunning White 'Carrara' Vase by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1930s
Stunning White 'Carrara' Vase by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1930s

Stunning White 'Carrara' Vase by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1930s

A beautiful and rare Art Deco / Swedish Grace stoneware vase with 'Carrara' glaze. Made by Wilhelm Kåge at Gustavsberg in Sweden, 1930s. Excellent original condition. No chips, cra...

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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Hydrangea Vase Meiji Period
Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Hydrangea Vase Meiji Period

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Hydrangea Vase Meiji Period

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese brass and Cloisonne enamel vase. The baluster shaped vase with octagonal black body is enameled with a polychrome design representing a flower composition made in...

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Vases

Materials

Enamel

Unique Handmade 21st Century Medium Round Vase in Olive Green and Oxblood
Unique Handmade 21st Century Medium Round Vase in Olive Green and Oxblood

Unique Handmade 21st Century Medium Round Vase in Olive Green and Oxblood

By Elyse Graham

Located in Springfield, OR

This striking vase is handmade by artist Elyse Graham in her Los Angeles studio. This collection of vessels is inspired by our incredible and diverse microbiome. The artist is ...

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2010s American Vases

Materials

Resin, Plaster

Pair of Spanish Earthenware Pots on Wrought Iron Bases, C. 1940
Pair of Spanish Earthenware Pots on Wrought Iron Bases, C. 1940

Pair of Spanish Earthenware Pots on Wrought Iron Bases, C. 1940

Located in Philadelphia, PA

The vessels display the rustic character and craftsmanship associated with traditional Spanish pottery, featuring warm earthy tones, hand-worked surfaces, and generous proportions th...

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Early 20th Century Spanish Vases

Materials

Wrought Iron

20th Century Barovier & Toso Cylindrical Glass Vase from Lenti Series, 40s
20th Century Barovier & Toso Cylindrical Glass Vase from Lenti Series, 40s

20th Century Barovier & Toso Cylindrical Glass Vase from Lenti Series, 40s

By Barovier&Toso

Located in Torino, Piemonte

Ercole Barovier was born in Murano on June 16, 1889. He completed his classical studies in Venice, and engaged in various activities unrelated to glassmaking to finally land in the V...

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Erphila Art Pottery Art Deco Cubist Ceramic Vase, Germany 1920s
Erphila Art Pottery Art Deco Cubist Ceramic Vase, Germany 1920s

Erphila Art Pottery Art Deco Cubist Ceramic Vase, Germany 1920s

By Erphila

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Antique or vintage art pottery vase features tapered body with elongated cylindrical neck, decorated with wide band of abstract graphic motifs in Cubist style with Art Deco influence...

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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery

Appuntito Ceramic Vase
Appuntito Ceramic Vase

Appuntito Ceramic Vase

By Project 213A

Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT

Artisanal Ceramic Vase by Project 213A in 2023 Each its own individual, the touch of hand from the ceramicist, the blaze from the kiln, the dive in the glaze. This plate is part of ...

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2010s Portuguese Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Sommerso Glass in Emerald & Amber Hues
Mid-Century Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Sommerso Glass in Emerald & Amber Hues

Mid-Century Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Sommerso Glass in Emerald & Amber Hues

Located in New York, NY

This stunning Mid-Century Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Sommerso Glass in Emerald & Amber Hues, originating from Italy, Circa 1960, is a brilliant example of the design motifs and tech...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Antique Pottery Scenic Vellum Landscape Vase Fred Rothenbusch for Rookwood 1925
Antique Pottery Scenic Vellum Landscape Vase Fred Rothenbusch for Rookwood 1925

Antique Pottery Scenic Vellum Landscape Vase Fred Rothenbusch for Rookwood 1925

By Fred Rothenbusch, Rookwood Pottery Co.

Located in Portland, OR

A fine antique Arts & Crafts pottery scenic landscape vellum glaze pottery vase by Fred Rothenbusch for Rookwood pottery, dated & signed 1925. This very beautiful Rookwood scenic...

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1920s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Vases

Materials

Pottery

Mid Century Murano Art Glass Vase attributed to Seguso
Mid Century Murano Art Glass Vase attributed to Seguso

Mid Century Murano Art Glass Vase attributed to Seguso

By Seguso

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional Murano art glass vase, having an amber glass ground, with applied draped trim executed in alternating blue and green glass threads. The bottle form vase in in excellent, ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Vintage Murano Glass Carafe Light Blue Vase Mid Century Design, Italy, 1970s
Vintage Murano Glass Carafe Light Blue Vase Mid Century Design, Italy, 1970s

Vintage Murano Glass Carafe Light Blue Vase Mid Century Design, Italy, 1970s

Located in Montecalvoli, IT

Vintage Murano Glass Carafe Light Blue - Vase Table Decoration - Mid Century Design Italy 1970s - Gift Idea, Colorful Glass Art Murano The Murano glass vintage carafe embodies mid-c...

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20th Century Italian Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Glass Bowl by Lino Tagliapietra for Effetre, Clear Sepia Black Glass, Italy 1986
Glass Bowl by Lino Tagliapietra for Effetre, Clear Sepia Black Glass, Italy 1986

Glass Bowl by Lino Tagliapietra for Effetre, Clear Sepia Black Glass, Italy 1986

By Lino Tagliapietra, Effetre International Company

Located in Hausmannstätten, AT

A gorgeous Italian glass bowl by Lino Tagliapietra for Effetre International, Murano, 1986. The bowl still has an Effetre International label on it. It is also graven at the bottom with Lino Tagliapietra, Effetre International and 1987 the year of creation. Clear glass with a black or sepia colored thin net like pattern called 'zanfirico' (Italian): A type of polychrome cane made by assembling a bundle of rods of different colors, and heating it until it is soft. The bundle is then attached to two pontils and elongated by drawing. At the same time, the bundle is twisted to produce a spiral pattern. Zanfirico, which is a synonym for vetro a retorti, takes its name from the Venetian dealer Antonio Sanquirico, who, in the 1830s, encouraged the revival on Murano of this and other traditional techniques. About Lino Tagliapietra: Master glassblower Lino Tagliapietra is one of the world’s most prominent glass artists. Trained in traditional Venetian techniques, Tagliapietra is a key influence on the American studio glass movement. In 1955, at the age of 21, Tagliapietra received the title of maestro. He established himself with vividly colored sculptures...

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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Vases

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Large Mid-Century Modern Blue Glazed Studio Pottery Stem Vase
Large Mid-Century Modern Blue Glazed Studio Pottery Stem Vase

Large Mid-Century Modern Blue Glazed Studio Pottery Stem Vase

Located in Miami, FL

A striking monumental Mid-Century Modern studio pottery vase featuring a graceful bottle-form silhouette with a rich blue-green glazed finish. The elongated neck and softly rounded b...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

1950s Aldo Londi for Bitossi Raymor Tall Ceramic Vase, Signed
1950s Aldo Londi for Bitossi Raymor Tall Ceramic Vase, Signed

1950s Aldo Londi for Bitossi Raymor Tall Ceramic Vase, Signed

By Aldo Londi, Raymor, Bitossi

Located in New York, NY

Tall ceramic vase designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi and imported by Raymor. The elongated form is decorated with an abstract patchwork of geometric color blocks in orange, black, cr...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Fratelli Toso Murano Millefiori Mosaic Antique Italian Art Glass Pitcher Vase
Fratelli Toso Murano Millefiori Mosaic Antique Italian Art Glass Pitcher Vase

Fratelli Toso Murano Millefiori Mosaic Antique Italian Art Glass Pitcher Vase

By Fratelli Toso

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful antique Murano hand blown Millefiori Murrina flowers mosaic Italian art glass decorative cabinet vase / pitcher. The piece is documented to the Fratelli Toso Company, circa...

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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Glass, Murrine, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass

Herend Hungary porcelain openwork potpourri "Phoenix" vase
Herend Hungary porcelain openwork potpourri "Phoenix" vase

Herend Hungary porcelain openwork potpourri "Phoenix" vase

By Herend

Located in Delft, NL

Herend Hungary porcelain openwork potpourri "Phoenix" lidded vase An urn shaped lidded vase with openwork body, decorated with scene of phoenix. Marked with Herend, Hungary mark, 1...

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20th Century Hungarian Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Vicke Linstrand Art Deco Mermaid Vase, Orrefors
Vicke Linstrand Art Deco Mermaid Vase, Orrefors

Vicke Linstrand Art Deco Mermaid Vase, Orrefors

By Orrefors

Located in Riverdale, NY

A lovely and charming example of Vicke Lindstrand's elegant, stylized figures on glass, made for the Orrefors glass company in Sweden. This Art Deco vase features an engraved mermaid...

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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Martin Brothers Tall Blue Glazed Art Pottery Vase
Martin Brothers Tall Blue Glazed Art Pottery Vase

Martin Brothers Tall Blue Glazed Art Pottery Vase

By Robert Wallace Martin

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A rare and unusual tall blue glazed art pottery vase by Robert Wallace Martin for the Martin Brothers and dating from around dated 1880. The stoneware vase is of tall square form rai...

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1880s British Arts and Crafts Antique Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Seguso Vase Murano Glass Sommerso Italian Desiign Mid-Century Modern 1960s
Seguso Vase Murano Glass Sommerso Italian Desiign Mid-Century Modern 1960s

Seguso Vase Murano Glass Sommerso Italian Desiign Mid-Century Modern 1960s

By Flavio Poli

Located in Palermo, IT

Stunning Sommerso Murano faceted vase in Blue and Amber Yellow glass attributed to Mandruzzato. Blue and yellow double layered glass cased into soft blue clear glass using the Sommer...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Italian Modern Murano Sommerso Glass Vase By Flavio Poli, Italy 70s
Italian Modern Murano Sommerso Glass Vase By Flavio Poli, Italy 70s

Italian Modern Murano Sommerso Glass Vase By Flavio Poli, Italy 70s

By Flavio Poli

Located in Lucija, SI

Rare murano sommerso glass vasse from the 70s era. Designed by Flavio Poli. In excellent condition. Dimensions: H 31 cm D 12 cm Hole 0.8 cm

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases

Materials

Murano 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.