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Vases For Sale
Period: Late 20th Century
Period: 1880s
Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen Baca Vase Abstract Decor Danish Ceramic 1970s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
This is one of the more rare to find vases from the Royal Copenhagen "Baca " series by Nils Thorsson. This vase was designed in the 1960s and manufactured in the period 1969-1974. The vase features an abstract decor...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Amfora Küpü (Turkish Jug With 4 Handles)
Located in Ojai, US
A revision to the myth – Pandora's box was actually an amfora: an elegantly-shaped ceramic vase with handles around its long neck. Amfora (from the Greek ""amphora,"" meaning 'on bot...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Greco Roman Vases

Materials

Terracotta

Rare Large Porcelain Rare White ‘Kaskade’ Vase – Martin Freyer for Rosenthal
Located in Delft, NL
Dimensions: 18cm Width , 10cm Depth , 24cm height Period: 1970s Color: white Material: Ceramic
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases

Materials

Ceramic

A Hand-Enameled Pink Over White Opaline Mantle Vase Attributed To Harrach
Located in New Orleans, LA
A stunning 19th century hand-enamelled pink over white opaline mantle vase attributed to Harrach with the number “2” on the bottom. The shouldered baluster body has a trumpet mouth, ...
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1880s Czech Bohemian Antique Vases

Materials

Enamel

Heikki Orvola for Nuutajarvi Notsjo Vase Made in Finland
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Heikki Orvola for Nuutajarvi Notsjo Oranfe Vase with Black Circle Design. Vase was designed in several sizes. Very Iconic Design of the period. In very nice original condition!
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1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Large Red Murano Glass Sommerso Vase by Flavio Poli Attributed, Italy 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Murano glass vase Origin: Murano, Italy Design: Flavio Poli attributed. Decade: 1970s This original vintage glass vases was designed by Fla...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Daum France Crystal Vase
By Daum
Located in Atlanta, GA
Daum Nancy France designed and crafted this lovely, tall crystal vase circa 1970. This classic Daum design embodies elegance and timelessness. The etched Daum signature is on the und...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases

Materials

Crystal

Beautiful Midcentury Bisque Vase by Kaiser Porcelain, Germany, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An amazing bisque porcelain midcentury studio art pottery vase made in Germany, by Kaiser Porcelain, signed M. Frey, circa 1970s. Vase is in very good condition with no chips, cracks...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Swedish Sculptural Tall Glass Vase by Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda Glasbruk
Located in Örebro, SE
This is a colorful, sculptural glass vase by the Swedish glass artist Kjell Engman. It comes in a tall cylinder shape. It has a thick trunk and a thin, flat and very wide top like a ...
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1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Baccarat French Crystal Vase
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and substantial clear transparent crystal vase from French luxury crystal Maison Baccarat, circa late-20th century, France. This elegant vase has long vertical bevel cuts around exterior accentuating its beauty. Beautiful as a standalone piece or with a few flowers at a bedside, vanity, or for a bathroom, desk/office, side table, etc. Markers' mark/acid stamp "Baccarat" "France" on underside, authenticating piece, as shown in last image. Dimensions: 1.75" Diameter x 6.88" Height. Baccarat Heart...
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Late 20th Century French Modern Vases

Materials

Crystal

Scandinavian Brutalist Glazed 3-neck Stoneware Vase, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Unusual stoneware vase executed in white, brown and maroon drip glazes . It features 3 necks and can be viewed as The Scandinavian Equivalent of Japanese Ikebana. It was made anonymo...
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1970s Scandinavian Brutalist Vintage Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Hyacinth Glass Vase by Gral Glas in Blue, circa 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Wonderful Mid-Century Modern German vase by Gral Glas, attributed to be designed by Emil Funke, circa 1970. This beautiful blue colored and clear vases brings a touch of fun and fant...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases

Materials

Glass

Vintage Post Modern Rosewood Hand Carved Wooden Abstract Ikebana Vase Signed
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Vintage Post Modern Rosewood Hand Carved Wooden Abstract Ikebana Vase Signed Unique, Minimalist, Abstract Floating Wooden Wave, Hand Carved, Signed and Dated Rosewood Post Modern Ik...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Rosewood

Tommaso Buzzi for Venini "Incamiciato" Murano Glass Vase, Italy, 1989
Located in Naples, IT
"Incamiciato" Italian Art glass vase by Tomaso Buzzi for Venini. Clear, white and green. With original label. Signed: Venini Italia '89.
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

White Scavo Murano Glass Amphora Vase by Seguso, Karl Springer attributed
Located in Glasgow, GB
A striking white amphora-form vase by Seguso Vetri d’Arte, produced in Italy during the 1980s and attributed to their bespoke collaborations for Karl Springer. Handblown in Murano, ...
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1980s Italian Greco Roman Vintage Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Chinese Hand Painted Porcelain Vase by Jena Hall for Toyo
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Chinese Hand-Painted Porcelain Vase by Jena Hall for Toyo with intricate floral and geometric motifs, perfect for decor or as a collectible. We sell items as acquired, without res...
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1980s Macanese Vintage Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Guy Corrie Union Glass Donut Base Art Glass Vase Cobalt Blue Pink 1980's
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Guy Corrie Union Glass Donut base art glass vase in cobalt blue and pink 1980's. Cobalt blue and pink art glass vase by R Guy Corrie, Union Street Glass...
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Post Modern Japanese Vase Signed Tsukashi 1997
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Gorgeous vintage Japanese vase, handmade in 1997. The bottom is signed and dated. The vase is made with 3 pieces that stack to create a unique post modern design.
Category

1990s Japanese Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Laura De Santillana Murano motted red glass vase etched Tropical Fruit signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nice and elegant dark red motted Murano glass vase in the style of Tropical "Papaya" fruit , signed and label
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Large Pottery Super Fat Lava Multi-Color 517-45 Vase Made by Scheurich, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Fat lava art vase extra large version Model: 517-45 Producer: Scheurich, Germany Decade: 1970s This original vintage vase was produced in the ...
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Large Hand-Crafted Artisan Ceramic Vessel in Reddish-Brown Glaze
Located in Yonkers, NY
This large ceramic vessel features a striking reddish-brown glaze, rich in tone and evenly applied with a high-gloss finish. Its bold silhouette—narrow at the base, swelling through ...
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Late 20th Century Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Large Italian Ceramic Vase – Green & Yellow – Knight on Horseback – 1970s
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Large Italian Ceramic Vase – Green & Yellow – Knight on Horseback – 1970s Description: This is a striking large ceramic vase made in Italy in the 1970s, showcasing a vibrant green a...
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1970s Italian Vintage Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Dutch Delft Blue Handpainted Vase
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Nice handpainted Delft blue pottery vase.
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1970s Dutch International Style Vintage Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Anglo-Raj Style Silvered Footed Vase
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Anglo-Raj style silvered footed vase. Decorated with embossed floral pattern. Great to use as wine or champagne bucket cooler for a chic Bohe...
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Late 20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Vases

Materials

Metal

A Rare 1980s Minimalist Silver Plated Round Design Vase by Lino Sabattini
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This post-modern vase designed by Lino Sabattini exemplifies the clean, sleek aesthetic typical of Sabattini's work and the minimalist movement of the era. This vase features a perfe...
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Silver Plate

Signed Warren Hullow Glazed Stoneware Pottery Weed Pot Twig Vase Vessel 1970s
Located in Troy, MI
Modernist vessel by American ceramic artist Warren Hullow of Hickory Grove Studio circa 1970s Shallow ovoid form in matte white glaze with vertical center resist detail Incised sign...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Large 1960 German Dümler & Breiden lava Ceramic Floor Vase.
Located in Rümmingen, BW
"shipping note: If your region or country is not listed under the shipping options please contact us directly" This Dümler & Breiden ceramic floor or branch vase is a great example ...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Beautiful Light Blue Glass Murano Venetian Vase, Italy, 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown Italian art glass vase. Created by a Murano glass company. A beautiful piece of art for any room.
Category

1980s Italian Modern Vintage Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Vintage Silver Plate on Copper Vase with Lizards by Emilia Castillo
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout vintage vase handcrafted in silver plate on copper hammered in classic form featuring three stone clad lizards as supports. Stamped Emilia Castillo on the bottom.
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Late 20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Stone, Silver Plate, Copper

Vintage Chinese Black and Gold Porcelain Vase
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Vintage Chinese Black and Gold Porcelain Vase with hand-painted golden patterns and detailed palace scene, perfect for elegant home decor. We sell items as acquired, without resto...
Category

1980s Chinese Vintage Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Large Sculptural Studio Pottery Vase Object by Dieter Crumbiegel, Germany, 1980s
By Dieter Crumbiegel
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Ceramic object Designer and producer: Dieter Crumbiegel Information: Dieter Crumbiegel (born June 6, 1938 in Essen) is a German artist (painting, ceramics) and university professor. Since 1961, Crumbiegel has held solo and group exhibitions of ceramic objects in West and East Germany, Belgium, CSFR, France, Italy, Australia, New Zealand, Switzerland, Spain, Hungary and Taiwan. Decade: 1980s This original vintage Studio Ceramic Object was designed by Dieter Crumbiegel and produced in his own Studio in the 1960s in Heinsberg in Germany. It is made of solid very heavy stoneware pottery and has a very unique light beige main coloration with abstract brown illustration. the bottom is marked with typical Producer signature. a very collectible and very rare item of the Crumbiegel Collection. the object has a very sculptural form and in its size of 18cm in height and 21cm in diameter, it is very impressive. straightforward and minimalistic design of the 1980s design era. This item is a wonderful addition to every modern home. Dimensions: Height 18cm Diameter 21cm. Condition: This item is in a very good vintage condition with patina. slight traces of use. VITA: Dieter Crumbiegel graduated from high school in 1957 at the traditional language Burggymnasium in Essen. He then studied painting from 1957 to 1961 at the State University of Fine Arts in Kassel with Fritz Winter and Marie-Louise von Rogister, ceramics with Walter Popp, art theory and art sociology with Stephan Hirzel and Georg Hoeltje, and art history and art education with Ernst Röttger. During the 1958/1959 academic year he received a holiday scholarship from the Max Beckmann Society and spent some time in the Liliamor house with its founder Lilly von Mallinckrodt-Schnitzler in Murnau. In 1959 he also received a scholarship from the German National Academic Foundation. Crumbiegel completed his studies in 1961 with the first state examination. After the 2nd state examination in 1964, Crumbiegel worked with Robert Sturm at the educational institute in Fulda as a lecturer for the training of art and craft teachers at general schools with a training focus on the construction of vascular ceramics. In 1971 he took over the class for sculpture and architectural ceramics at the State Technical School for Ceramic Design in Höhr- Grenzhausen. From 1979 to 2001 he was a professor at the Niederrhein University of Applied Sciences in Krefeld in the design department, studying ceramics/porcelain/glass design. In 1979, Crumbiegel was appointed a member of the Académie Internationale de la Ceramique (AIC) / International Academy of liamorCeramic in Geneva. The German members of the AIC joined together in 1983/1984 to form Group 83 - German Ceramicists,[1] of which he himself became a member in 1986. Crumbiegel founded the “Krefeld School for Ceramics/Design”[2] as a continuation of the Kassel School for Ceramics run by his teacher Walter Popp, from which artists and designers such as Frank Louis emerged. In 1983 he was appointed supervisor at Helwan University in Giza/Cairo. From 1971 he gave lectures on new trends in ceramic art at the Hetjens Museum in Düsseldorf. Between 1969 and 1978 he was a member of various award juries, such as the jury for the Richard...
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware

Chelsea House Chinese Asian Vase with Dragons
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delive...
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1990s Chinese Chinoiserie Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Blue and White Porcelain Vase, Chinese Kangxi Prunus, Matching Pair c.1980s
Located in Glasgow, GB
A matching pair of Chinese blue and white porcelain vases, hand-made in China circa 1980s. Perfectly hand-painted in a rich cobalt blue enamel set against a white underglaze porcel...
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1980s Chinese Qing Vintage Vases

Materials

Enamel

Green and blue sommerso vase by seguso, murano glass, italy, 1970
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Superb and rare green and blue sommerso vase designed and manufactured for seguso in murano in the 1970s. Artisanal glasswork using the sommerso technique (superposition of layers of...
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Vases

Materials

Crystal

Large Pottery Fat Lava Multi-Color 517-45 Floor Vase Made by Scheurich, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Fat lava art vase XXXL version Model: 517-45 Producer: Scheurich, Germany Decade: 1970s Description: This original vintage vase was produce...
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Murano glass vase italy around 1970s
Located in Wien, AT
Murano glass vase italy around 1970s Original condition
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Red and yellow cubic Sommerso vase by Flavio Poli for Seguso, Murano Italy, 1970
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Superb and large red and yellow cubic sommerso vase designed and manufactured for seguso in murano in the 1970s. Handcrafted faceted glass using the "sommerso" technique (superpositi...
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Vases

Materials

Crystal

Mid-Century Modern Orrefors Purple Sommerso Scandinavian Glass Vase
Located in Bochum, NRW
Beautiful purple glass vase made by Orrefors Sweden, realized in Sommerso technique, original manufacturer label to the front, signed and numbered to the bottom. Excellent condition....
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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Large Chinese Lacquer Vase From the 1960s-1970s With Mother-Of-Pearl Inlays
Located in Opole, PL
Large Chinese Lacquer Vase From the 1960s-1970s With Mother-Of-Pearl Inlays A large Chinese lacquer vase on a five-legged base, decorated with...
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Late 20th Century Asian Vases

Materials

Lacquer, Mother-of-Pearl

Mata Ortiz Geometric Pottery Vase by Juana Ledezma Vecoz
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful hand-turned polychrome Mata Ortiz geometric vase by Juana Ledezma Vecoz, circa 1980s. Mata Ortiz or Casas Grandes pottery comes from the sma...
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Late 20th Century Mexican Vases

Materials

Pottery

Super Glaze WGP Fat Lava Ceramic Pottery Vase Carstens Tönnieshof Germany, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Ceramic pottery vase Origin: Germany Producer: Carstens Tönnieshof, Germany Decade: 1970s This original vintage pottery object was produced...
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware

Tiffany & Co Signed Crystal Vase
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
This contemporary Tiffany & Co crystal vase features a modern geometrical pattern design, making it stylish and elegant. The bottom of the vase is marked, " Tiffany & Co."
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1990s American Modern Vases

Materials

Rock Crystal

An Imposing Vase by Albert Thiry Vallauris France 1970s
Located in HYÈRES, FR
A rare ceramic vase by Albert Thiry Vallauris France 1970s. Very nice scarified drawing on each side on the vase. Imposing by his size : 25 X 25 !!! Signed under. Very good condi...
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1970s French Vintage Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Hand Cut Ruby Red Lead Crystal Vase by Caesar Crystal Bohemiae Co. Czech.
Located in Stamford, CT
Stunning hand cut lead crystal vase created as a work of art by the hands of the finest Czech glass workers. The Caesar Crystal Company in the Czech Republic has been selling hand cu...
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Late 20th Century Czech Vases

Materials

Crystal

Archemide Seguso Twisted Glass Vase
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a very good example of the work of Archimide Seguso. The small vase of swirled blue and clear glass is signed with an etched signature. The last photo shows the vase under bl...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Sterling Silver vase
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sterling Silver vase decorated with two heads 1970's Italian work 800 silver hallmark Weight: 1167 grams
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1970s Italian Vintage Vases

Materials

Sterling Silver

Lalique Dampierre Crystal Vase
Located in Norwood, NJ
Lalique Dampierre crystal vase, signed on bottom. Designed in 1948 by Marc Lalique, this vase is decorated with carved birds in satin crystal. Throu...
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1990s French Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Crystal

Midcentury Spanish Manises Porcelain Vase: Mauve, Cream, and Grey Marbled Decor
Located in Valencia, VC
Handmade Marbleized Porcelain Vase by Hispania CH, Manises, Spain — 1970s A beautifully handmade porcelain vase, produced in the 1970s by the renowned Hispania CH factory in Manises...
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1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Italian Decorative Post-Modern Ceramic Vase, circa 1980.
Located in Brussels, BE
Nice decorative post-modern vase, circa 1980, Italy. Round black glazed ceramic, three nickeled metal tubes. Dimensions: 43 cm H, 18 cm diameter. Good original condition. All purchas...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Vases

Materials

Metal

Murano Glass Handkerchief Vase, Italy 1980/90s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Italian Murano Glass Handkerchief / Tulip Vase in sky blue. Bottom with Arte Murano Hallmark. In good condition. Normal/small signs of age and wear.
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Expertly Restored - Robert Maxwell Studio Ceramic Vase w/ Brown Glaze
Located in Los Angeles, CA
________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Blue Hand Cut Lead Crystal Vase by Caesar Crystal Bohemiae Co. Czech Republic
Located in Stamford, CT
Stunning hand cut oval cobalt blue lead crystal vase, created as a work of art by the hands of the finest Czech glass workers. The Caesar Crystal Company in the Czech Republic has be...
Category

Late 20th Century Czech Vases

Materials

Crystal

Porcelain Vase by Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rosenthal Porcelain vase by Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal. Decorated with a geometric pattern in different shades of gold. Signature stamp ...
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Overscale Whimsical Postmodern Studio Pottery Vase Sculpture by Gail Kendall
Located in Miami, FL
Overscale Whimsical Postmodern Studio Pottery Vase Sculpture by Gail Kendall Offered for sale is a large whimsical Postmodern studio pottery sculptural vase by the recognized sand ...
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Carlo Moretti Soliflor Glass Vase Red Scavo Etched Murano Studio Art Glass
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
The vintage Carlo Moretti long stem soliflor vase is a striking and elegant piece of art glass that showcases the mastery of Italian glassmaker Carlo Moretti. This vase embodies the ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Vase in Multicoloured Glass by Per Ivar Ledang, 90s, Scandinavian Design
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Multicoloured glass design vase by Per Ivar Ledang for Ikea - Scandinavian Design - 1990 - Era Gio Ponti Fulvio Bianconi Alvar Aalto Sectional, multicoloured, with thick glass, it...
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1990s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Rosenthal Paper bag vase by Tapio Wirkkala , 1970’s
Located in Delft, NL
Rosenthal Paper bag vase by Tapio Wirkkala , 1970’s Dimensions: 19cm Height , 13cm Width , 8cm Depth Condition: Mint Material: Porcelain
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Zenith gouda Holland purple ceramic vase , 1970s
Located in Delft, NL
Zenith gouda Holland purple ceramic vase , 1970s Dimensions: 16cm Diameter, 12,5cm Height Condition: Good
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Charles Lotton Iridescent Blue Art Glass Vase Art Nouveau Style
Located in London, GB
This extraordinary iridescent glass vase by renowned American glass artist Charles Lotton is a true work of art. Featuring a striking organic form with a gracefully elongated stem an...
Category

1990s Central American Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Big Orange Glass Vase by Bengt Edenfalk for Skruf, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A stunning handblown vintage crystal vase known as "Spun" from "Spun" from Skruf, Sweden signed by the talented Bengt Edenfalk. This vase is really special, he has spun clear glass ...
Category

1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Antique and Vintage Vases for Sale

Whether it’s a Chinese Han dynasty glazed ceramic wine vessel, a work of Murano glass or a hand-painted Scandinavian modern stoneware piece, a fine vase brings a piece of history into your space as much as it adds a sophisticated dynamic. 

Like sculptures or paintings, antique and vintage vases are considered works of fine art. Once offered as tributes to ancient rulers, vases continue to be gifted to heads of state today. Over time, decorative porcelain vases have become family heirlooms to be displayed prominently in our homes — loved pieces treasured from generation to generation.

The functional value of vases is well known. They were traditionally utilized as vessels for carrying dry goods or liquids, so some have handles and feature an opening at the top (where they flare back out). While artists have explored wildly sculptural alternatives over time, the most conventional vase shape is characterized by a bulbous base and a body with shoulders where the form curves inward.

Owing to their intrinsic functionality, vases are quite possibly versatile in ways few other art forms can match. They’re typically taller than they are wide. Some have a neck that offers height and is ideal for the stems of cut flowers. To pair with your mid-century modern decor, the right vase will be an elegant receptacle for leafy snake plants on your teak dining table, or, in the case of welcoming guests on your doorstep, a large ceramic floor vase for long tree branches or sticks — perhaps one crafted in the Art Nouveau style — works wonders.

Interior designers include vases of every type, size and style in their projects — be the canvas indoors or outdoors — often introducing a splash of color and a range of textures to an entryway or merely calling attention to nature’s asymmetries by bringing more organically shaped decorative objects into a home.

On 1stDibs, you can browse our collection of vases by material, including ceramic, glass, porcelain and more. Sizes range from tiny bud vases to massive statement pieces and every size in between.

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