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Vases For Sale
Style: Art Nouveau
Style: Rococo
1970s Carlson Art Glass Lustre Vase
By Donald Carlson
Located in Stamford, CT
1977 Carlson blown glass lustre vase. Iridescent dark blue background with green lustre swirls throughout. Etched signature on the underside.
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1970s American Art Nouveau Vintage Vases

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Blown Glass

Gallé Signed, Large Acid Etched Overlay Banjo Form Vase, France, 1890
Located in Rijssen, NL
This exquisite Art Nouveau vase by Émile Gallé in Nancy is statement pieces in the room. Signed E. Gallé. Large Flattened banjo form cabinet vase with red currant decoration in clea...
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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Vases

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Glass

Émile Gallé (1846-1904) French Art Nouveau Glass Vase « Roses » circa 1910
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Émile Gallé (1846-1904) French Art Nouveau Caméo Glass Vase «Pavots » circa 1910 Multi-layered glass Triple overlay, green, red and yellow glass Acid-etched cameo decoration of poppi...
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1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Vases

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Art Glass

Zsolnay "Japanese Cosmos" Glazed Ceramic Vase
Located in New York, NY
This evocative Japonist vase was designed by Sándor Apáti Abt for the Hungarian ceramic factory Zsolnay. The vase features a radiant background of gold, green, and orange, and is ado...
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Early 20th Century Hungarian Art Nouveau Vases

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Earthenware

Art Nouveau "Vase with Bat" by Eduard Stellmacher for RStK Amphora
Located in Chicago, US
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Vases

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Earthenware

Antique French Art Nouveau Gold Gilt Patinated Bronze Small 9" Flower Vase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Art Nouveau Gold Gilt and Patinated Bronze Twin Handle Small 9" Flower Vase. Item features decorated flowers, hummingird, and butterfly scenes, as well as what appears...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Vases

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Bronze

Meissen Schneeballen Covered Snowball Vase w/ Birds, Flowers, Leaves & Branches
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent and large Meissen Schneeballen (snowball) covered vase, richly adorned with a vibrant aviary and botanical ensemble in full three-dimensional relief. Crafted in the mid...
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19th Century German Rococo Antique Vases

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Porcelain

Large Majolica Parrots Centerpiece Delphin Massier, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Large Majolica Parrots Centerpiece Jerome Massier, circa 1900. 14 inches.
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Vases

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Majolica, Ceramic

Old Sevres Type Gilt Porcelain Vase with Hand Painted Flower Baskets & Ribbons
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine old or antique Sevres type porcelain vase. With rich gilding and handpainted flower baskets & ribbons throughout. Marked to the based with a blue Sevres type interlaced...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases

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Porcelain

Exquisite very rare ''Spider vase'' by Daum Nancy wheel carved glass 1905 France
By Daum
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Museum-Worthy Daum Nancy Antique Vase, Wheel Carved & Powder Colour with Rare carved Spider relief. Step into the world of Belle Époque artistry with this extraordinary Daum Nancy art glass...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Vases

Materials

Glass

Iridescent Art Nouveau Foliage Vase w/Silver Mount by Clement Massier
Located in Chicago, US
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Vases

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Silver

Iriscident Art Nouveau Glass Vase by Loetz Witwe, Bohemia, circa 1902
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Exceptional Art Nouveau glass vase by Loetz Witwe Klostermuehle, Bohemia, circa 1902. This absolute rare, iriscident Loetz vase shows an unusual shaped body with a beautiful green gl...
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Vases

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Blown Glass

Antique La Pierre American Art Nouveau Green Silver Overlay Vase
Located in New York, NY
Art Nouveau glass vase with engraved silver overlay, ca 1900. Baluster with gently flared mouth and round foot. Vertical overlay pattern in form of flowers with leafing and budding s...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Vases

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Silver

Pair of Large Antique Rosenthal Gilt Bouquet Vases with Floral Decoration
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of large German porcelain vases. By Rosenthal. With a bulbous body and flaring neck. Each with 4 floral sprays on a white ground with intricate gilt vine accents throughout. The neck is cream or ivory colored. Both the rim and the footrim are gilt, and each color change from white to cream is separated by a gilt line. Marked to the base of each for Rosenthal / Selb-Plossberg...
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Vases

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Porcelain

Pichet Saint Clément Coq en majolique Française, design Art Nouveau 19ième
Located in London, England
Le pichet en barbotine de Saint Clément, conçu par les talentueux Émile et Charles Gallé, représente une pièce maîtresse de l'art nouveau. Avec son décor inspiré de la faune et de la...
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Mid-20th Century European Art Nouveau Vases

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Ceramic, Faience

Emile Galle Authentic Trilobe Vase with Wysteria Decor
Located in Bochum, NRW
Authentic vase by Émile Gallé in tones of purple, pink and opaque white glass. Cased glass three cornered drow in. Beautiful Wisterya decoration typical of Art Nouveau. Polylobed nec...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases

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Glass

Art Nouveau "Spiders & Brambles Vase" by Gabriel Argy-Rosseau, French c. 1902
Located in Chicago, US
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Vases

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Glass

Art Nouveau Vase with Fiery Dragon by Stellmacher & Dachsel for RStK Amphora
Located in Chicago, US
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1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Vases

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Porcelain

Iridescent Art Nouveau Monumental Beetle Vase by Delphin Massier
Located in Chicago, US
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Vases

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Earthenware

Emile Galle Blown Out Clematis Vase
Located in Dallas, TX
Emile Galle Mold Blown Blue Clematis Glase Vase. Circa: 1910 Nancy, France A fine Galle blown-out glass vase, Clematis pattern, in strong blue colors. Signed in cameo, Galle. Heigh...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Vases

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Art Glass

Émile Gallé (1846-1904) French Art Nouveau Glass Vase « Pavots » circa 1910
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Émile Gallé (1846-1904) French Art Nouveau Caméo Glass Vase «Pavots » circa 1910 Multi-layered glass Triple overlay, green, red and yellow glass Acid-etched cameo decoration of poppi...
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1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Vases

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Art Glass

Loetz Art Nouveau Phenomenon Gre Crete Iridescent Art Glass Vase
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Nouveau period Phenomenon Gre Crete iridescent art glass vase with flared rim By Loetz Austria, Circa 1900 Measures: 5.88"W x 5.5"D x 5"H. Very good original vinta...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Vases

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Art Glass

Loetz For Boudon And Klur Ruby Papillon Glass And Gilt Metal Mounted Vase
Located in Dallas, TX
Loetz For Boudon And Klur Gilt Metal Monted Glass Vase. A highly sought after vase culminating the zenith of Loetz and the Art Nouveau design. Czech Republic Circa 1900 Rubin Ruby Papillon Decor Metal mount with indistinct impressed marks for Boudon and Klur Height: 10.5 Inches x 8 Inches wide x 5 Inches deep Condition: Very good with wear commensurate of age and use with some loss to gilt, The Loetz glassworks existed in Klostermuhle, Austria, for just over a hundred years, starting from 1840. But its heyday was during the life-time of Max Ritter Von Spaun, grandson of the original Johann Loetz who had founded the company. Von Spaun took over the company in 1879 and ran it until 1908, a year before his death. He was assisted by Eduard Prochaska, his technical specialist, and together they invented, designed and produced a whole series of wonderful new types of glass, taking out several patents and winning awards at all the major world exhibitions during the 1890's and the first years of the new century. The Loetz company were amongst the leaders in Art Nouveau design and expecially in irridescent art glass. "Papillon" glass, like the vase on the left, is sometimes known today as "oil spot" glass. Another favourite Loetz colouring was irridized glass with pulled trails called "Phenomenon" glass. There were irridized vases with ribbons of metallic colours winding over the surface, and many spectacular designs with applied trails of beautiful colours, or simply pulled out of the body of the glass to form handles or decoration. About 1900 the company started collaborating with outside designers, and some great artists designed pieces for Lotz, notably Joseph Hofmann, Koloman Moser, Maria Kirchner, and Hofstatter. In 1908 Loetz was taken over by Max Von Spaun's son, also called Max, and although it struggled financially (going through bankruptcy in 1911 and again in 1931) there were several great designers whose work was produced by Loetz during those years and through the art deco period. These included Adolf Beckert...
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Early 1900s Czech Art Nouveau Antique Vases

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Metal

Huge Charles Schneider Le Verre Francais French Art Nouveau Dahlia Glass Vase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A monumentally large Charles Schneider French art glass floor vase. In the 'decor Dahlia' pattern. The vase has a pink and purple palette and i...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases

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Art Glass

Large French Majolica Tulip Vase Jean Massier Circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Large French Majolica Tulip Vase Jean Massier Circa 1900. H / 13 inches.
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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Vases

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Ceramic

E.Gallé (1846-1904) "Fleurs de Pommier "Soufflé Glass Vase circa 1910
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Émile Gallé (1846-1904) French Art Nouveau Cameo Mold Blown Glass Vase « Fleurs de Pommier » circa 1910 Beautiful and very rare Art Nouveau molded-blowned g...
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1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Vases

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Art Glass

Le Verre Francais Art Nouveau Artistic Glass Vase by Charles Schneider, 1924
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Le Verre Français, France ca. 1924 Cameo glass egg cup decorated with stylized flowers. Engraved signature. This vase is very rare both for its color and...
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1920s French Art Nouveau Vintage Vases

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Glass

Important Monumental Art Nouveau Ormolu-Mounted Ceramic "Exhibition" Vase
Located in Queens, NY
An Important and Monumental Art Nouveau Ormolu-Mounted Ceramic "Exhibition" Vase, C. 1895 This important and monumental vase was done by four different artists in the late 19th century: Alphonse Adolphe Lamarre, French, 1837 - 1912 (Artist who designed the vase) Paul Louchet, French (founder of bronze mounts) (Founder) Charles Pillivuyt Porcelain Manufactory, French, Paris, 1853 - 1922 (Manufacturer) Louis Chalon, French, born 1866 (modeler of mounts) (Modeler) "An Art Nouveau Collaboration" The vase in this case is an exceptional example of the collaboration between numerous artists during the late 19th century. The ceramic was made by Alphone Adolphe Lamarre (1837-1922) for the Charles Pillivuyt Porcelain Manufactory; the gilded bronze mounts, modeled by sculptor Louis Chalon and cast by Paul Louchet. Spectacularly mounted naturalist vase; the base dressed and balustered, the neck finished in double openwork bulb, the surface describing sinuous reliefs. Polychrome glazed ceramic in Beige, blue, and green. The shoulder is decorated with a gilded bronze roundel with five ormolu bronze female...
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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Vases

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Bronze, Ormolu

Art Nouveau Gres Bijou Butterfly & Spiderweb Bowl-Shaped Vase by RStK Amphora
Located in Chicago, US
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Vases

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Earthenware, Glass

Art Nouveau Gres Bijou Butterfly & Spiderweb Gourd-Shaped Vase by RStK Amphora
Located in Chicago, US
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Vases

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Earthenware, Glass

Art Nouveau Majolica Vase by Sarreguemines, France
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This antique Art Nouveau double-handled majolica ceramic vase features a beautifully embossed floral motif and was made by the famous French manu...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Vases

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Ceramic

Antique 1904 XIX Rookwood Arts Nouveau Blue Matte Glaze Bud Vase 6"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique 1904 Rookwood XIX arts and crafts / art nouveau period bud vase featuring a matte blue glaze with floral / peacock feather design. Dimensions: 3" x 6.25" (Diameter x Height)
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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Vases

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Pottery

Loetz Glass "Titania" Art Nouveau Green Silver Overlay Vase
Located in Miami, FL
A fine quality Art Nouveau art glass vase, by Loetz the historic glass maker from the municipality of Austria featuring engraved Alvin Sterling Silver overlay. Overlay in form of op...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Vases

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Glass, Art Glass

Pair of Large Art Nouveau Blown Glass and Enamel Vases by Legras, France
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Pair of large Art Nouveau hand blown and hand enameled glass by François Theodore Legras in France, circa. 1890. Decorated in a clear Art Nou...
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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Vases

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Enamel

Lizard Vase by Eduard Stellmacher for RStK Amphora
Located in Chicago, US
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Vases

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Earthenware

Emile Galle Red Cameo Vase
Located in Dallas, TX
Emile Gallé Art Nouveau Acid etched and cameo three color glass vase. Rose flowers are window pained and let delicate lights waves through in a translucent effect, This is a rather l...
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Vases

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Art Glass

Egyptian Blue Faience French Vase, circa 1920
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This unusual double bulb shaped faience vase is in the manner of Edmond Lachenal but there are no markings on the bottom. The rich mottled turquoise blue glaze gives it the feeling o...
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1920s French Art Nouveau Vintage Vases

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Faience, Pottery

Exceptional Art Nouveau 3D Silver Overlay Vase, Alvin Mfg
Located in Riverdale, NY
Exceptionally rare silver overlay vase by Alvin Mfg Co. of Providence Rhode Island from the late 19th century. This vase is a tour de force of Art Nouveau silver work on glass. The intricate sterling floral base design is overlaid onto the emerald green glass and is finely etched and detailed. Then, above these swirling Art Nouveau florals which wrap around the vase, are vines sprouting three dimensional blown out poppies throughout. Even the vines are treated in three dimensions as they wrap around the central cartouche (conjoined Victorian monogram...
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1890s American Art Nouveau Antique Vases

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Silver

Art Nouveau Jugendstil Brass and Enamel Large Vase with Handles
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Rare large sculptural brass vase with handles is decorated with enameled dark blue, green, and white abstract Art Deco or Jugendstil style desi...
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Mid-20th Century Asian Art Nouveau Vases

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Brass, Enamel, Metal

Marigold Dugan Carnival Glass Tulip Vase - Opalescent - Orange - Art Nouveau
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
A beautiful tulip vase in opalescent pinkish-orange marigold carnival glass. The glass is almost iridescent. The color has marigold iridescence. It is wonderful. This vase is very de...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Vases

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Glass

Gallé Signed, Set of Acid Etched Double Overlay Cameo Vases, 1920
Located in Rijssen, NL
This exquisite Art Nouveau set vases by Émile Gallé in Nancy are statement pieces in the room. Signed Gallé. Original Acid Etched Double Overlay Cameo Vase. In purple over beige and...
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1920s French Art Nouveau Vintage Vases

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Glass

Nouveau Art Rueven Glass Bud Vase
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Nouveau Art Rueven Glass Flower Bud Vase. It depicts an elongated pink, green-yellow, and grey blue amphora shaped bud vase with ruffles upper border. Below the base, it is...
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20th Century Israeli Art Nouveau Vases

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Art Glass

Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Flower Vase, Birmingham 1902 Henry Matthews
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Antique Art Nouveau hammered Sterling Silver flower vase, Birmingham 1902 Henry Matthews. The vase on plain moulded pedestal base, rising to plain ...
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Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Antique Vases

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Sterling Silver

Emile Galle Cameo Glass Forest Lake Landscape Vase, France circa 1904
Located in Bochum, NRW
Impressive Emile Gallé, vase with meadow landscape, Nancy 1904-06 Large cameo vase of colorless glass, partially backed in yellow and ochre, overlay in violet-brown, glossy etched de...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Vases

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Art Glass

Moser Art Nouveau Glass Vase Purple Lavander Color and Gold 1920 Circa
Located in Milano, MI
The handmade glass vase is a purple lavender amethyst color, an exceptionally wonderful color. The shape is slightly oval and faceted, the rim has a gilt strip decorated with rose co...
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Vases

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Art Glass, Blown Glass

Art Nouveau Majolica Vase by Gerbing & Stephan, Bohemia circa 1910
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Remarkable rare Art Nouveau Majolica vase by Gerbing & Stephan from the early period in Bohemia around 1910. The beautiful shaped grey blue c...
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Vases

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Majolica

Majolica Iris Vase Massier, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
Tall Majolica iris vase Massier unsigned of the end of 19th century. Art Nouveau period.
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1880s French Art Nouveau Antique Vases

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Ceramic

Loetz Attributed Peacock Feather Iridescent Miniature Art Glass Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An exceptional quality Art Nouveau miniature iridescent glass vase, possibly Loetz and dating from the early 20th century. This heavily made amethyst glass vase is exquisitely decora...
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Vases

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Blown Glass

Majolica Rose Vase Delphin Massier, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Spectacular Majolica rose vase signed Delphin Massier, circa 1890. The Massier family are known for the quality of their unique enamels and paintings. ...
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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Vases

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Majolica, Ceramic, Faience

Antique Emile Gallé Vase in Yellow Frosted and Dark Art Glass, Early 20th C.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Antique Emile Gallé vase in yellow frosted and dark art glass carved in the form of a park landscape with trees and a bridge. Rare model. Early 20th century. Measures: 27.5 x 7.7 c...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases

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Art Glass

French Daum Nancy attr. Art Nouveau Cameo Glass Mushroom Vase
By Daum
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
French Daum Nancy attr. Art Nouveau cameo glass mushroom vase from the turn of the century. Wheel cut with raised designs in colored enamels on an etch...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Vases

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Blown Glass

Fratelli Toso Murano Antique Millefiori Flowers Italian Art Glass Mosaic Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and large, antique Murano hand blown Millefiori Murrina flower mosaic Italian art glass decorative flower vase. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company, circa 1900-1920. Th...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Vases

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

Francois Theodore Legras Pair of Vases in Enameled Glass Circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
This pair of vases is made of glass. They are green in colour with formal motifs in enamel. The flowers remind of hibiscus. They are of an Art Nouveau style. Art Nouveau is an ar...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases

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Glass

Cameo Etched & Enameled Glass Vase 'Paysage de Pluie' by Daum Freres Rain Scene
By Daum
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
A stunning and very rare cameo glass vase etched and enameled with a fabulous landscape of silver birch trees blown in the wind and the rain, exhibiting excellent colors of deep pink...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Vases

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Cut Glass

Large Art Glass Vase with Applied Grapes, after Daum Nancy
By Daum
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large Art Glass Vase with Applied Grapes, after Daum Nancy Behold our exquisite large art glass vase with applied grapes, a stunning late 20th Century exam...
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Late 20th Century European Art Nouveau Vases

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Art Glass

Art Nouveau Kralik Iridescent Green Glass Vase with Fan Designs, circa 1905
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning Art Nouveau green iridescent glass vase by Kralik applied with fan designs in opaque golden iridescent glass. The rounded squat ...
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Early 1900s Czech Art Nouveau Antique Vases

Materials

Glass

Ernst Wahliss Turn Wein Austrian Art Nouveau Figural Lily Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning Turn Wein Austrian art nouveau figural vase formed as a lily by renowned ceramicist Ernst Wahliss (Austrian, 1837-1900) dating from around 1900. The tall and elegant porce...
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1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Vases

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Porcelain

KRALIK - Art Nouveau 'Threaded' Iridescent Glass Vase, Czech Republic, C.1900
Located in Chatham, ON
KRALIK - Antique Art Nouveau iridescent 'threaded' glass vase with dimpled sides and ruffled edge - striking green and red color combination - polished pontil mark to the base - unsi...
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Pair of Bronze Cherub Ornamental Vases
Located in Dallas, TX
This listing features a pair of patinated bronze cherub ornamental vases in an Art Nouveau style of decoration. The vase is made from bronze with a marble base, which would be gorgeo...
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Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Vases

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Marble, Bronze

Antique Circa 1900 Art Nouveau Kayserzinn "4010" Pewter Tankard with Monogram
Located in Centennial, CO
A stunning and monumental example of Kayserzinn pewter, an exceptional piece for the collector. This antique art nouveau Jugendstil pewter tankard is stamped "Kayserzinn 4010" and wa...
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Vases

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Pewter

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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