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Vases For Sale
Period: 20th Century
Period: 1960s
Nemadji Pottery Vase - Green Swirls
Located in Fairfield, CA
A vintage nemadji pottery vase with a beautiful organic pattern of green swirls on a light off-white background. Matte glazed exterior, glazed interior. Marked on the base.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Vases
Materials
Pottery
Art Nouveau Psychedelic Dandelion Vase by Clement Massier
Located in Chicago, US
Note: We highly recommend shipping through 1stDibs for its cost effectiveness, full insurance coverage, and reliable handling. While standard parcel services are an option, the defau...
Category
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Vases
Materials
Earthenware
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
Category
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Vases
Materials
Bronze
Anna Lisa Thomson Vase Ekeby Sweden Flower Relief White Glaze15 1930s
Located in Basel, BS
Rare and early Anna Lisa Thomson stoneware vase with relief decor, hand crafted at Upsala Ekeby in Sweden in the late 1930s to early 1940s.
Beautiful cream white color, shows some p...
Category
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Vases
Materials
Earthenware
Early 20th-Century Chinese Cloisonné Table Lamp, Floral Motifs, Brass Accents
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Early 20th-Century Chinese Cloisonné Table Lamp, Floral Motifs, Brass Accents
This exquisite early 20th-century Chinese cloisonné table lamp is a stunning example of traditional enamel craftsmanship. Adorned with intricate floral motifs in vibrant shades of light blue, deep blue, red, and green, this lamp brings elegance and a touch of exotic charm to any interior. Its aged brass base and top further enhance its authenticity and refined character.
Note: An electrical plug adapter for U.S. outlets is included. Lampshade not provided.
Cloisonné Enamel Work: The lamp showcases classic Chinese cloisonné craftsmanship, with delicate floral designs set against a richly colored enamel background.
Color Palette: The harmonious blend of blue hues, red, and green creates a visually striking piece, perfect for adding warmth and personality to any space.
Brass Accents: The aged brass base and top feature a beautiful patina, adding to the lamp’s antique charm and timeless appeal.
Versatile Elegance: Whether placed in a modern, traditional, or eclectic setting, this lamp enhances its surroundings with a touch of history and cultural artistry.
Decorative and Functional: Beyond its decorative value, the lamp provides a soft, ambient glow, making it ideal for bedside tables, living rooms, or study areas.
This early 20th-century Chinese cloisonné lamp is more than just a lighting fixture—it is a statement piece that brings heritage, artistry, and vibrant color into any home. A rare find for collectors and interior design enthusiasts alike.
Chinese cloisonné lamp, early 20th-century enamel lamp, antique Chinese lighting, floral enamel table lamp, vintage brass and cloisonné decor, colorful Asian lamp, traditional Chinese craftsmanship, decorative cloisonné lighting.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases
Materials
Brass
1924 René Lalique - Vase Druide Cased Opalescent Glass With Blue Patina
By René Lalique
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...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
Art Deco Vase in Copper and Wood 1930s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Art Deco Vase in Copper and Wood, Europe, 1930s.
This is a wonderful fluted vase in patinated copper and wood. Very art deco, a wonderful piece on your table or desk. Great as a dec...
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Vases
Materials
Copper
Monumental Antique Art Nouveau Andre Delatte Cameo Glass Vase
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Monumental Antique Art Nouveau Andre Delatte Cameo Glass Vase
Category
1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Mid-Century “Paper Bag" Vase Tapio Wirkkala For Rosenthal, Germany c.1970s
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Iconic “Paper Bag Vase”, designed by Tapio Wirkkala, the great Finnish glassmaker, industrial designer, and artist, circa 1977, for Rosenthal’s Studio Line "DO NOT LITTER" range.
Th...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases
Materials
Porcelain
1924 René Lalique Vase Tournai Glass with Green Patina
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Vase "Tournai" made in glass with green patina by Rene Lalique in 1924.
Molded "R.LALIQUE" signature on bottom.
Perfect condition. Beautiful patina.
height : 12,5 cm
Félix Marci...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
1940s Barovier Art Deco Clear Rostrato Murano Glass Vase
By Barovier
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A classic art deco rostrato glass vase designed and hand-crafted in Italy in the Forties by Barovier. The vase features a distinct rostrato technique, characterized by its textured, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Glass bowl by Josef Hospodka for Sommerso, mid-20th century
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Glass bowl by Josef Hospodka for Sommerso, mid-20th century
This mid-20th-century glass bowl, attributed to Josef Hospodka for Sommerso, features a domed, elliptical shape with a sof...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Art Deco Bronze Vase by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful bronze vase with amazing patina.
Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s.
Fair condition. Scratches and wear to the patination. It doesn't hold water due to ...
Category
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Vases
Materials
Bronze
Pewter Vase by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Hammered Pewter Vase designed by Just Andersen in the 1920s. A beautiful piece for an exquisite place.
* Round Hammered Pewter Vase with a dove engraved.
* Designer: Just Andersen
*...
Category
1920s Danish Vintage Vases
Materials
Pewter
Art Deco Sculptural Vase in Pewter Norway 1930s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Sculptural Art Deco pewter vase from norway.
Wonderful sculptural is this Art Deco piece made in Norway in the early 1930s.
Good vintage condition, with wear and some scratches.
...
Category
1930s Norwegian Art Deco Vintage Vases
Materials
Pewter
Massive Mandruzzato Murano Sommerso Blue Gray Faceted Art Glass Vase, Italy 60s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Excellent Sommerso vase with faceted glass in blue grey color. Attributed to Mandruzzato, Italy, 1960s.
Blue gray glass cased into clear blue glass using the Sommerso technique.
Excellent condition. No chips, no cracks to notice.
Specially balanced proportions and amazing color.
Gorgeous placed as a part of a set with other faceted Murano vases or used alone as flower vase or decorative vase.
( The other Murano glass decorative objects shown at the images are avaliable at our marketplace)
Great as a gift idea!
Measures: 26 cm H x 13 cm W x 13 cm D
Weight: 3190 gr
The Red Mandruzzato Murano Glass Vase...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Revernay Rare Art Deco Pair of Ceramic Vases, Digoin Sarreguemines, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Exceptional French Art Deco Pair of Ceramic Vases by Revernay (Digoin), France, Circa 1920
An exceptional and spectacular pair of French Art Deco ceramic vases by Revernay, produced ...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
ROSENTHAL PORCELAIN VASE 1970 Italia
Located in Milano, IT
ECCEZIONALE VASO IN PORCELANA DRL 1970 in ottimo stato
Proveniente da villa Milanese
Category
1970s Italian Other Vintage Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Sainte-Radegonde Vase, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
This elegant ceramic vase, created by Sainte-Radegonde in France during the 1920s, embodies the refined aesthetic of the Art Deco period. The vase features stylized platinum and gilt...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Pewter Vase by Just Andersen, 1950s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Large Pewter Vase made by Just Andersen in 1952. A fine piece for a beautiful place.
* Drop-shaped pewter vase
* Manufacturer: Just Andersen
* Style: 2617
* Year: 1952
* Condition: ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Vases
Materials
Metal, Pewter
1990s Astonishing Vase in Murano Glass by Alfredo Barbini. Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1990s Astonishing vase in Murano glass by Alfredo Barbini. Made in Italy. The item is in excellent condition. It's signed at the bottom
Dimension:
9,84 x 4,33 x 10,23 H inches
cm 15...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Palme koenig vase around 1908
Located in Wien, AT
Palme koenig vase around 1908
in the 2nd picture you can see that part of the decoration is chipped.
but there is no crack and no danger of breaking the vase
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Vases
Materials
Glass
1924 Rene Lalique Vase Formose Fishes Opalescent Glass with Blue Patina
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Vase "Formose" made in cased opalescent glass with blue patina created by René Lalique in 1924.
Engraved signature.
Perfect condition. Very beautiful opalescence.
Height: 1...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
Mid-Century Italian Red Ceramic Vase from Bitossi, 1960s
By Bitossi
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Italian Red Ceramic Vase from Bitossi, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark.
Additional information:
Materials: Ceram...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Loetz Silberiris Candia Iridescent Twin Handled Glass Vase
By Loetz Glass
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Stylish Bohemian Silberiris Candia iridescent glass vase with brown handles by Johann Loetz Witwe and dating from around 1900. The simply shaped vase ref PN 85/5151 in the Loetz cata...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
Antique Awaji Pottery Large Dragon Vase with Kintsugi Gold Tracery
Located in Wilton, CT
Large Awaji Pottery dragon vase in unusual and dramatic form with yellow flambe glaze. Circa 1920's. The dragon curling around the wide, flaring neck of the vase. The body of the vas...
Category
1920s Japanese Arts and Crafts Vintage Vases
Materials
Pottery
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
French Art Deco vase by Charles Catteau, 1920
Located in Delft, NL
French Art Deco vase by Charles Catteau, 1920
A French Art Deco vase by Charles Catteau (1880-1966) for Grès Keramis-Boch Frères. A sandstone egg-shaped vase with open neck with mod...
Category
Early 20th Century French Vases
Materials
Sandstone
Mid Century Modern Large Green Art Glass Handblown Glob Vase
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Beautiful and unique large hand blown green glass glob vase, possibly Italian. The protrusions and irregular shape add to the handmade quality. This vase is an impressive 17 inches h...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases
Materials
Glass
Pierre D'Avesn French Art Deco Flower Vase, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco vase by PIERRE D'AVESN, France, ca.1920. Frosted molded glass with a flower pattern. Brown/green color. Purple reflects under the light. Height: 7.9"(20cm), Diameter:...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Vases
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Large Teal and White Signed Anfora Murano Glass Vase
By Anfora
Located in Troy, MI
Vintage Murano glass vase by Anfora in pale teal and white glass dates from the 1990s. Tall vase (14.5” tall) is rounded tear drop shape with a narrow mouth/lip and has an etched si...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Wedgwood Lavender Blue Jasperware Jug, Vase with Handle
By Wedgwood
Located in Bochum, NRW
Wedgwood Lavender Blue Jasperware Jug, Vase with Handle.
Signed Wedgwood, Made in England and other marks. Very good overall condition, normal wear. ...
Category
1970s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Otto Bauer for Holmegaard Large Gulvase Vessels
By Otto Bauer, Holmegaard
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Otto Bauer for Holmegaard Large Gulvase Vessels
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Vases
Materials
Glass
Simon Gate for Orrefors Thousand Windows Art Deco Crystal Vase, 1932
By Simon Gate, Orrefors
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Simon Gate designed "Tusen Fönster”, or Thousand Windows, series for Orrefors in 1932. It is a classic example of Scandinavian Modern interpretation of Art Deco design elements, with...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Crystal
Vintage Murano Sommerso Black Glass Vase, Italy, 1960s
Located in Toronto, CA
Elevate your space with this striking Murano Sommerso glass vase from Italy, dating to the 1960s. Crafted using the renowned Sommerso technique, this Mid-Century Modern vase features...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
ODETTA QUIMPER Art Deco Stoneware Vase, 1920
By René Beauclair
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
A stunning French Art Deco stoneware vase by the renowned René Beauclair (1877-1960), produced at ODETTA, Faïencerie de la Grande Maison HB Quimper, France, ca.1920. The vase features the distinctive Shape #512 and is decorated with the rare and sought-after Decor #1321bis, which is a particularly limited design, making this piece all the more unique. With its elegant, geometric form and meticulously executed decoration, this vase exemplifies the sophistication of the Art Deco movement.
Measuring 8.3" (21 cm) in height and 8.1" (20.5 cm) in diameter, this vase is in excellent condition, reflecting the exceptional craftsmanship of its maker. A remarkable and rare example of French Art Deco ceramic art, it would make an impressive addition to any collection.
From 1903, Jules Verlingue, at the head of the Faïencerie de la Madeleine, in Boulogne-sur-Mer, produced stoneware.
In December 1913, a fire destroyed part of the Faïencerie de la Madeleine. The factory being poorly insured, its owner was forced to sell to Boulogne banker Henri Delcourt. Jules Verlingue will remain director of his former establishment. The funds from the sale will be used by him, in association with Louis Delcourt, doctor of law and brother of Henri, to acquire, in 1914, the earthenware factory of his friend Guy de La Hubaudière, in Quimper.
When the Faïencerie HB restarted in 1917, everything was refurbished and equipped.
In 1923, under the impetus of Jeanne Malivel and René-Yves Creston, the “Ar Seiz Breur” (Seven Brothers) movement was born. This group of Breton creators aims to revive Celtic art. suffocated by classic taste, modernizing it and adapting it to everyday life. This period is extremely rich, encouraged of course by the antistical Art Nouveau and Art Deco movements.
The HB Jules Verlingue and Bolloré factory is not lagging behind, thanks to the collaboration of the sculptor René Quillivic...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Art Deco Malachite Glass Vase by Curt Schlevogt, 1930s
Located in Lucenec, SK
An exclusive vase made of malachite glass from the renowned Czech manufacturer Curt Schlevogt, known for creating luxury decorative glass under the Ingrid Glass brand. This exception...
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Vases
Materials
Malachite
1970s Gorgeous Aquamarine Vase by Ca dei Vetrai in Murano Glass, Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Gorgeous aquamarine vase by Ca dei Vetrai, handmade in Murano glass. This vase is in excellent condition. Made in Italy.
Vase diameter 7,87 x 12,99 height inches.
Vase diameter 20 cm...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Antique American Art Deco Rookwood Pottery Cream Color Leaping Gazelle Vase 1934
Located in Portland, OR
Antique American Art Deco Rookwood pottery vase, 1934.
The vase of ovoid form with a cream matt glaze and a blue interior rim, finely decorated with an embossed design of two leaping...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Vases
Materials
Pottery
Carlo Scarpa 'Battuto' vase, Venini Murano Italy, 1940s
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Bochum, NRW
Carlo Scarpa, 'Battuto' vase, 1940. Execution: Venini & C., Murano.
Height 19.5 cm.
The Venini’s artisans crafted this masterpiece from colorless glass with a striking blue underla...
Category
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Beige Art Deco Vase, Upsala Ekeby Ostergren, Sweden, 1930s, Roman Urn Style
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautiful beige ceramic vase with handles in shape of a classical roman urn, the vase is designed by Harald Östergren at Upsala Ekeby between 1937-1938. It is 21 cm (8.4") tall and...
Category
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Daum Rare Large French Art Deco Marmorean Vase, 1920
By Daum
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Rare large French Art Deco vase by Daum, Croismare, Nancy, France, 1920s. This remarkable large French Art Deco vase, made by Daum in his Croismare workshop in Nancy, dates from the ...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Danish Brutalist Tall Vase by Løvemose Unglazed Brown Ceramic Hand-carved Decor
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Tall Mid-century Danish vase in Brutalist style by the ceramic studio Løvemose. Made circa 1960s to 1970s.
The sculptural vase is made from unglazed chamotte clay and has a deep hand...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Art Deco Sage Green Metal Vase Attributed to Sonja Katzin, Stjärnmetall, 1940s
By Sonja Katzin
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This very rare footed vase attributed to the Swedish top-designer Sonja Katzin, and produced by Stjärnmetall (Stjärnkvist Metall AB), is painted in a striking sage green and gold. Th...
Category
1940s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Vases
Materials
Zinc
Set of Purple and Raspberry Colored Glass Vases by Gunnar Nylund, Sweden 1960s
Located in Hannover, DE
Look at this beautiful set of vases by Gunnar Nylund. The colors of these vases are exceptionally beautiful, the smaller vase has a beautiful raspberry colored glass, the more delica...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
Midcentury Signed Ceramic Ikebana Vase Sculpture, Japan 1960
Located in San Diego, CA
Sculptural ceramic modernist Ikebana vase. Great glaze with a raised textured design and wabi sabi form. Signed in Japanese. Japan, 1960
Category
1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Saint Louis France Etched Crystal Vase
By Saint Louis
Located in Atlanta, GA
Saint Louis, France, designed this stunning tall crystal vase. The piece was crafted in France circa 1950. This typical timeless form boasts elegance with deeply etched geometric gra...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases
Materials
Crystal
Louis Dage Art Deco Africanist Stoneware Vase, 1920
By Louis Dage
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco vase by Louis Dage (Antony, Paris), France, 1920s. Stoneware. Important enamel applications for a masterpiece of Africanism. Measures: Height: 12.8"(32.5cm), Width: 9...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Murano glass vase italy around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Murano glass vase italy around 1950s
Good original condition
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
An oriental hand-painted porcelain glazed vase with gilt detail, 20th century
Located in View Park, CA
A handsome Asian hand-painted porcelain vase, probably early 20th century. Tones of cobalt, caramel, ecru, and gold, and depicting a pastoral scene with robed figures amid bamboo.
6”...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Rookwood 1929 XXIX Jens Jensen Vellum Matte Glaze Vase Urn 7.25"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Rookwood Jens Jensen matte glaze floral theme mantel vase or urn. Marked 1929 XXIX on base with shape 604 DD, signed with encircled J with wings.
Jens Jacob Herring Krug Je...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage Vases
Materials
Pottery
Mid-Century Italian Multi-Colored Murano Glass Vase with Shell Murrines, 1970s
Located in Salzburg, AT
Decorative small Murano vase with colored murrines
The eclectic vase has a base that is covered with small colored particles of halfmelted ground glass on black,
the grains have a ...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Coors Pottery Skyscraper Ceramic Vase
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
This is a rare Coors Pottery vase from the 1920s. It is a beautiful Art Deco blue scrapper.
Category
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Vases
Materials
Ceramic
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 ...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
René Lalique, Oleron Vase, France 1927
Located in PARIS, FR
Superb "Oleron" René Lalique bijoux vase. Spherical vase with a concave base, short truncated conical neck, and flat rim, featuring a design of intertwined fish standing out against ...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Vases
Materials
Glass
Pewter Vase by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Pewter Vase made by Just Andersen in the 1930s. An elegant piece for a beautiful home.
* Pewter vase
* Designer: Just Andersen
* Style: 2004 (stamped ‘Just 1662’)
* Year: 1938
* Con...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Vases
Materials
Pewter
Aluminia Royal Copenhagen Tenera Vase by Grethe Helland Hansen, Danish 1960s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish Mid-century ceramic vase from the Aluminia (later brandname Royal Copenhagen) "Tenera" series. This vase was manufactured in the 1960s.
The decor with dark blue berries was ...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Murano Glass Vase with Aventurine by Fratelli Toso 1950s
Located in Milano, MI
Murano glass drop vase with polychrome spot decoration and twisted aventurine canes, made by Fratelli Toso in the 1950s
Ø cm 19 h cm 27
Fratelli Toso is a name that immediately evo...
Category
1950s 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.