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Vases For Sale
Flow Vase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Turned wood and cast bronze made in Los Angeles. Design is inspired by the the natural flows of water.
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2010s American Modern Vases

Materials

Bronze

Flow Vase
Flow Vase
$1,750
Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Clear Special M Vase Resin Fuchsia Pink Lilac
Located in barasso, IT
Clear special extra color vase - Clear pink, clear fuchsia, clear lilac, matt pink. Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: M...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Resin

White / Lilac Marble Pedestal Bowl XL
Located in Eindhoven, NB
A substantial white marble bowl with unique lilac veining rests atop a pedestal for a grand presentation of fruits and vegetables. Exposure to the acid of citrus fruits can stain...
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2010s Dutch Modern Vases

Materials

Marble

Set of 3 large vases by Per Lutken
Located in Long Island City, NY
Set of 3 art glass vases by Per Lutken for Holmegaard. Denmark, circa 1960th. Signed and numbered. Dimensions H 10" x W9" x D7" and H6.25" x W6" x D5".
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Large French Mid-Century Wicker Vase
Located in Austin, TX
Large French Mid-Century Wicker Vase.
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1950s French Bohemian Vintage Vases

Materials

Wicker

Art Deco Cubic Floral Ceramic Vase by Charles Catteau for Boch Freres Keramis
Located in New York, NY
This stunningly colored Art Deco Ceramic Vase with Cubic Flowers in Craquelure & Multicolor Glazed Detailing is designed by Charles Catteau for Boch Freres Keramis, originating from ...
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1930s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Ubelacker Brutalist Vase
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
A bit of a Brutalist mid-century vase from the Ubelacker pottery.
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

1976 Modernist Art Pottery Glazed Stoneware Vase signed
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Modernist Art Pottery Glazed Stoneware Vase signed  1976 appears as Richard Carmels 9 h. X 8 diameter Preowned vintage, refer to images provided.
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery

Black Brutalist Stoneware Vase by Aage Würtz, Denmark 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Organically shaped pottery vase with satin black glaze and brutalist decor that doubles as holes for cut flower arrangement. Designed by danish ceramist Aage Würtz in the early 1970s...
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1970s Danish Brutalist Vintage Vases

Materials

Stoneware

19th Century French Orchies Majolica Glazed Floral Form Vase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A late 19th century French majolica glazed earthenware vase modeled as an open flower on a leafy stem, attributed to Orchies, Northern France, circa 1890-1900. A deep rusty-red fl...
Category

Late 19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Antique Vases

Materials

Earthenware

Beautiful 1960s Rimini Blu ceramic vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italy
Located in München, DE
A very beautiful decorative 1960s ceramic vase from the Rimini Blu collection. The design is by the renowned Italian artist and painter Aldo Londi. Manufactured by Bitossi. Made in I...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Modern Decor Small White Happy Susto Ceramic Flower Vase by Jaime Hayon
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Modern Decor Small White Happy Susto Ceramic Flower Vase by Jaime Hayon Materials: Porcelain Dimensions: D 10 cm x W 24 cm x H 34 cm A cerami...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Robert Maxwell for Pottery Craft USA Vase
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Striking modern slip-cast vase with overlapping circles motif was created by Robert Maxwell for Pottery Craft USA using his innovative glazing techn...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery

1924 René Lalique - Vase Druide Cased Opalescent Glass With Blue Patina
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Vase “Druide” made in cased opalescent with blue patina by René Lalique created in 1924. Molded signature. Perfect condition. Exceptional opalescence. height: 18 cm Félix Marcilh...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Chinese Famille Rose Medallion Export Porcelain Jardiniere, 19th Century
Located in Norton, MA
Chinese Famille rose medallion export porcelain jardiniere, 19th century.  
Category

19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Vases

Materials

Porcelain

1920s Charles Catteau Vase for Boch et Freres Model 895 D. 947, Belgium
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Rare version of Charles Catteau vase with finely detailed solid brass trim. Made in Belgium for Boch Frères Keramis, Model 895 D. 947 The crown on top measure 4.25 inches at wide...
Category

1920s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Vases

Materials

Brass

French Majolica White Rose Vase Circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica White Rose Vase Circa 1900. H / 6.5 inches.
Category

Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Japanese Satsuma Vase, Early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Japanese Satsuma vase, circa early-20th century, late 1930s-1940s, Japan. Colors include red, black, gold, yellow, white, burgundy, green, and flesh tones. Dimensions: 5"...
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1930s Japanese Vintage Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery

Rene Lalique Opalescent Glass Oleron Vase
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Rene Lalique Opalescent Glass 'Oleron' Vase. This pattern features fish. Grey staining to the details. Engraved makers mark, 'R. Lalique France No. 1008'.Book reference: 'R. LALIQUE ...
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1920s French Vintage Vases

Materials

Glass

Art Deco WMF vase ( marked on bottom ) vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco WMF vase ( marked on bottom ) vienna around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Vases

Materials

Brass

One of a Kind Persian Hand Painted Ceramic Fish Vase
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful vintage Persian ceramic vase hand-painted and glazed with colourful motifs of birds ,trees, flowers and vines on cream color background. Great object of art for display.
Category

1960s Persian Vintage Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Antique English Regency Pair Coalport or Rockingham Urns Vases Centerpieces 1815
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stunning Pair of English Regency Period Hand Painted Two Handled Mantle Vases of Museum quality of ovoid outline, ending on square bases. Firmly attributed to Coalport or Rockingham ...
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19th Century English Regency Antique Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Chinese Qing Blue and White Porcelain Vase with Foo Dogs and Double Happiness
Located in Miami, FL
A Qing Chinese porcelain vase with baluster-form, hand-painted with cobalt blue decoration of "shuang-xi" or "double happiness" symbol representing happiness in marriage, amid contin...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Vases

Materials

Porcelain

"Toute Petite Étrangeté" Cocoon Vase by Philippe Starck for Daum, France, 1980s
Located in Lille, FR
"Toute petite étrangeté" cocoon vase by Philippe Starck for Daum, France, 1980s. Signed.
Category

1980s French Post-Modern Vintage Vases

Materials

Crystal

Green Blown Scavo Glass Tulip Vase attr. to Cenedese, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1960s. This wonderful tulip vase was most likely produced by Cenedese and is made in green hand-blown scavo glass. This is a vintage piece, therefore it might show sl...
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Dutch Delft Blue Handpainted Vase
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Nice handpainted Delft blue pottery vase.
Category

1970s Dutch International Style Vintage Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Wedgwood Jasperware Blue and White Pitcher or Vase Neoclassical, England 19th C
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful antique English Wedgwood Jasperware blue and white pitcher, in the Neoclassical style, circa late 19th century, England. A beautifu...
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Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Charles Catteau Boch Freres Keramis Art Deco Pottery Vase
Located in Brescia, IT
Fine Art Deco vase by Charles Catteau Boch, La Louvier Gres Keramis Glazed ceramic Excellent condiction.  
Category

1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Delfts Blue and White Chinoiserie Porcelain Vase
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful Delft Chinoiserie style blue and white porcelain vase By Ardalt, Blue Delfia Italy, Mid-20th Century Measures: 5"W × 5"D × 10.25"H. Very good vintage condition.
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Art Deco Murano Glass Vase, 1930s
Located in Palermo, IT
Art Deco Murano glass vase, 1930s Intact and in excellent condition, it has always belonged to my family. Very small air bubbles can be glimpsed inside the...
Category

1930s Italian Vintage Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Larger Swedish Heavy Bronse Vase ca 1930
Located in Farsta, SE
Larger Swedish Heavy Bronse Vase ca 1930 Marked Brons Athena Ystad. Height: 17 cm/6.6 inch Depth: 11.5 cm/4.5 inch Width: 14 cm/5.5 inch
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Vases

Materials

Bronze

Danish Designer, Vase, Ceramic, Denmark, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown unglazed ceramic vase designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1970s. Dimensions: 7.5” H x 10.5” Diameter Diameter of Opening: 2.8”
Category

1970s Danish Vintage Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 2 Antique Glass Vases
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful set of 2 antique vases, made of glass. With beautiful relief decoration on the sides and hand-painted with graceful motifs. The vases are i...
Category

1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Vases

Materials

Glass

Stanislav Libensky Czech Art Glass Vase for Skrdlovice Glassworks
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning Czech art glass vase with a spiral twist design by Stanislav Libensky (1921-2002) for Beranek Skrdlovice Glassworks and dating from ar...
Category

1970s Czech Modern Vintage Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Collection of Miniature Ceramic Pieces from Höganäs, Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
Wonderful collection of miniature ceramics. These ones are the work of John Andersson, signed ”JA”, and produced at Höganäs in Sweden. There are two vases and one bowl. The sculpture...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Midcentury Modern Collection of Six Green Vases by Erik Hoglund, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Collection of six green glass vases/vessels designed by Erik Höglund. Hand blown at Boda glass hut during the 1960s. They are all different sizes and shapes in very good to excellent...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Murano "Spuntoni" Black Mirror Vase by Enrico Cammozzo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Murano art glass vase with black mirrored surface and hand blown "spuntoni" spikes / Made in Italy by Enrico Cammozzo, circa 1990s Original maker's mark underside Measures: H...
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Vintage ceramic vase, Italy 1970s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Vintage ceramic vase made in Italy in the 1974. Mid-century vase has an original signature. The ceramic vase is in very good vintage condition, with no damage. Dimensions: Width: 1...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Porcelain Pair of Floor Vases in Cobalt Blue and Imperial Peacock Decor
Located in Bochum, NRW
Japanese Porcelain Pair of Floor Vases in Cobalt Blue and Gilt Accents. Everted ruffled rim, enhance with gilt handles. Height 60 cm. Discover the elegance of Japanese craftsmanship ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Vases

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Spanish Pottery
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 19th-century Spanish terracotta jar features an elegant, amphora-inspired silhouette adorned with dual looped handles. Its distinctive gree...
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19th Century Rustic Antique Vases

Materials

Terracotta

White Organic Ceramic Kawa Vase Small, Leather Cast Porcelain Bud Vase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tactile and organic porcelain vase with leather textured exterior surface and clear glazed interior. Due to the production process, each item is one-of-a-kind. Use individually as a...
Category

2010s American Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

19th Century Empire Amphora Vases in Gilded Porcelain with Handles of Swans
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
We present this fantastic pair of porcelain amphora vases, Empire period, first half of the 19th century. The two vases are characterized by a rich decoration. The attention is certa...
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19th Century French Empire Antique Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Handmade Rock Decorative Ceramic Vase I - Black & White
Located in Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, AR
Beautiful decorative ceramic vase, perfect for displaying your favorite blooms. With its simple lines and contemporary aesthetics, this handmade pottery vase crosses the line between...
Category

2010s Argentine Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Pottery

Dutch Delft Blue Handpainted Vase
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Nice Delft blue pottery vase, handprinted by Gewina Delft.
Category

1970s Dutch International Style Vintage Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Murano Art Glass Vase - Sommerso - Flavio Poli
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful art glass Sommerso vase, attributed to the Italian designer Flavio Poli. The vase is in good condition. Beautiful colors and quality. Dimensions: 5 x 5 cm and 18 cm ta...
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Burmantofts Faience Majolica English Regency Yellow Glazed Jardiniere Pot - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Antique Burmantofts Faience Majolica English Regency Yellow Glazed Figural Jardiniere...
Category

Late 19th Century Unknown Regency Antique Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Art Deco French Iznik Platter Bowl Edmond Lachenal
Located in Austin, TX
Art Deco French Iznik Platter Bowl Edmond Lachenal. blue tulips and red carnations. Diameter / 10.5 inches. H / 2.2 inches. Edmond Lachenal ( 1855 – 1948) was a French potter. He was...
Category

1930s French Art Deco Vintage Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Pottery

"Tessuto Velato", Iconic Vase by Carlo Scarpa for Venini
Located in Bochum, NRW
A "tessuto velato" iconic piece by Carlo Scarpa for Venini. Clear glass with green and black or green and white, vertically fused threads.(essuto). Opaque surface matt finish, horiz...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Iconic Alvar Aalto Savoy Vase Model. 3030 in Deep Green, Iittala 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Alvar Aalto entered and won a competition held at the Karhula-Iittala glass factory that was organized for the 1937 Paris World Fair. The year was 1936 and Aalto´s entry was called `Eskimoerindens skinnbuxa` or `Eskimo Woman`s Leather Trousers` . The entry comprised of a number of different free-formed vases and bowls that came in different shapes and sizes. The most famous of Aalto´s glass designs is exactly this so called `Savoy` vase, as it was part of the Savoy restaurant`s original interior design that was done by the Aalto couple. Winning the competition marked the beginning of a succesful breakthrough for Alvar Aalto in addition to his other accomplishments as a world famous architect. The early vases by Aalto are extremely sought after collectible´s gems that fetch incredible prices every now and then in auctions worldwide. We have seen them in a number of different colors, mainly clear glass, green, brown, and blue. This vase is fully signed Alvar Aalto and is in good condition. This vase is signed Alvar Aalto 3030...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Pair of Ashby Potters Guild Art Nouveau Mottled Blue Glazed Vases
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An exceptional pair of Art Nouveau tulip shaped art pottery vase decorated in streaked blue glazes dating between 1909 and 1922. The vases stand on wide rounded slightly domed feet the tall slender tulip shaped bodies with a slightly narrowing neck and wide open tops. The vases are beautifully glazes in streaked turquoise and blue colored glazes transitioning to very intense dark blue glazes around the feet and lower body. Both vases are impressed ASHBY GUILD...
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1910s English Art Nouveau Vintage Vases

Materials

Pottery

johann seltmann mid century porcelain VASE with outstanding floral decor 1950s
Located in Mannheim, DE
1950s porcelain vase by Johann Seltmann. Very beautiful floral decor in green, grey, black and gold on white. Gold rim at bottom and top. Marked to bottom Bavaria Johann Seltmann Voh...
Category

1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Arthur Percy, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed ceramic vase designed by Arthur Percy and produced by Gefle, Sweden, 1930s.
Category

1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Van Briggle Arts & Crafts Turquoise Glazed Ceramic Vase With Floral Motif
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period turquoise glazed ceramic art pottery vase with floral motif By Van Briggle (signed to the underside) USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 3.88"W x 3.8...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Paul Hilditch Moorcroft Limited Edition London Architectural Riverscape Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning Moorcroft London Architectural limited edition vase recording Docklands to The City of London from the embankment by Paul Hilditch and conceived in 2011. This large tall bulbous vase is richly glazed with tour-de-force tubelining skills with three scenes framed between tall ornate Victorian gas lights. The scenes run from Docklands with the river Thames in the foreground with the Thames Barrier and with the Dome overshadowed by the tall and iconic architectural buildings which make up the famous Docklands skyline. The second scene shows the large dome of St Pauls Cathedral with an iconic London red double decker bus in the foreground with the third scene showing one of the most iconic buildings of modern London the Gherkin set amidst the tall City of London buildings. All in all a spectacular and exceptional vase not only by its sheer size but the incredible way it has been decorated. It is recorded by Moorcroft as ' Every once in a while, Moorcroft create a vase that is magical. Paul Hilditch’s magnificent London is a celebration of England’s capital, framing the new architecture of the city with wonderful Victorian gas lamps...
Category

2010s English Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery

Bertil Vallien for Kosta Boda Blue Peacock Cirrus Vase, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Striking blue, mouthblown controlled bubble art glass vase with decorative black eyes with clear middle resembling the eyes on peacock feathers. Designed and handmade by acclaimed Sw...
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Pair of Chinese Bronze Vases
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1930's bronze Chinese vases depicting dragons. Measurements: Height: 10" Diameter: 6"
Category

1930s Chinese Vintage Vases

Materials

Bronze

Danish Stoneware Vase by Bing & Grondahl with Northern Light Glaze, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This rare Danish stoneware vase manufactured by Bing & Grøndahl/B&G in Copenhagen, Denmark is decorated with berries and leaves in relief. The designer of this series from B&G remain...
Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Orchies Ceramics Factory Pair Of French Art Deco Ceramic Vases
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly invite you to read the entire description, as we provide detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity of our objects. These stunning vases display clear Art Deco influences, evident in the geometric lines and squared, decorative handles adorned with elegant gilding. The tapered, symmetrical shape is typical of the 1920s and 1930s when Art Deco was at its peak. The predominant color is a deep cobalt blue, characteristic of high-quality ceramic production from that era, associated with a refined decorative style. The gilded handles create a striking and luxurious visual contrast with the rest of the design. The geometric gilded handles, distinctive in their elegance, reflect neoclassical influences reinterpreted through the lens of Art Deco. The decorative details on the handles were applied by hand, a hallmark of fine ceramic craftsmanship. The ceramic used is glazed earthenware. The glossy finish suggests the use of vitreous glazes, applied to achieve a shiny, even surface. The gilding on the handles may have been done using the ceramic lustre technique, where gold is applied at a low temperature after an initial firing, resulting in a durable, shiny finish. The vases date to the period between 1925 and 1930, as indicated by the stamps on the bottom. The Orchies pottery factory was one of the leading French manufacturers specializing in ceramics, located in Orchies, in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region. Founded in 1886 by Désiré Leroy, the company quickly gained a reputation for the quality of its products and its distinctive trademark, often featuring the silhouette of a windmill, a typical symbol of that region of France. Initially focused on decorative ceramics and household items, the factory later expanded by merging with other local manufacturers, broadening its range of products. A key figure in the company's growth was Jules Auguste Hamin, who helped drive its expansion and brand development. Orchies products were renowned for their craftsmanship and the high quality of materials used. The ceramics were produced using a variety of techniques, including terracotta and glazed stoneware. Orchies excelled in the creation of decorative vases, tableware, pitchers, and other ornamental objects. Bright colors and glossy finishes were characteristic of many of their works, which blended elements of local tradition with Art Nouveau influences. During its golden age, Orchies not only dominated the French market but also exported its ceramics to several European countries and beyond. Its quality craftsmanship and refined design made its products highly valued by both the general public and collectors of art ceramics. The Orchies factory played a major role in the French ceramic industry from the late 19th to the early 20th century, contributing significantly to the development of the Nord-Pas-de-Calais ceramic tradition. However, like many factories of the time, Orchies faced increasing industrial competition and the economic crises of the 20th century, ultimately ceasing operations in the mid-1900s. Today, Orchies ceramics are highly sought after by collectors for their beauty and rarity. The windmill silhouette, imprinted on many of their pieces, remains a distinctive mark of quality and elegance. This pair of vases is a beautiful example of French Art Deco ceramics...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Large Japan Vase "Cloisonne" With Floral Decoration, Meiji Period
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Large antique Japanese vase. Dating from the late Meiji period, 19th century. Made of copper and brass with 'Cloisonne' polychrome enamel decorations. Cloisonne is a very ancient t...
Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Vases

Materials

Brass, Copper

Large Murano "Bullicante" Blown Glass Fan Flower Vase by Barovier, Italy 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Magnificent rostrato and "bullicante" mouth-blown crystal Murano glass vase made by Ercole Barovier in Italy during the 1950s. In spectacular condition, not missing a single spike, w...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, 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.

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