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Vases For Sale
Vintage Parrot Vase Carafe Water Jug Ceramic 30cm
Vintage Parrot Vase Carafe Water Jug Ceramic 30cm

Vintage Parrot Vase Carafe Water Jug Ceramic 30cm

Located in Poperinge, BE

A charming and colorful vintage water pitcher featuring a parrot, made of polychrome glazed ceramic; produced in Portugal during the second half of the 20th century, and marked and n...

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1980s Portuguese Vintage Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Mid Century Modern Vase by Bitossi Italy
Mid Century Modern Vase by Bitossi Italy

Mid Century Modern Vase by Bitossi Italy

By Bitossi

Located in Waddinxveen, ZH

A Mid-Century Modern Bistossi Rimini Blue ceramic vase.

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Marbled Thames Vase in Peach by Elyse Graham
Contemporary Marbled Thames Vase in Peach by Elyse Graham

Contemporary Marbled Thames Vase in Peach by Elyse Graham

By Elyse Graham

Located in Springfield, OR

Our Hydro collection is inspired by the grooves and patterns that waterways make through the landscape as seen from above. The layers of gradation in the pigment on the exterior of t...

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2010s American Vases

Materials

Resin, Plaster

Evan Jensen, a Group of  Bronze Vases and Bowls, Denmark 1930s.
Evan Jensen, a Group of  Bronze Vases and Bowls, Denmark 1930s.

Evan Jensen, a Group of Bronze Vases and Bowls, Denmark 1930s.

By Evan Jensen

Located in Skanninge, SE

Very nice set of three Evan Jensen vases and a bowl. Extremely rare! Made in Denmark during the 1930s. Patinated bronze in excellent quality. Evan Jensen took it to a whole other le...

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1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Vases

Materials

Bronze

Set of 5 Kawa Vases, Luft Tanaka, White Organic Ceramic, Sculptural Porcelain
Set of 5 Kawa Vases, Luft Tanaka, White Organic Ceramic, Sculptural Porcelain

Set of 5 Kawa Vases, Luft Tanaka, White Organic Ceramic, Sculptural Porcelain

By Luft Tanaka

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A cluster of 5 unique tactile and organic porcelain vases with leather textured exterior surface and clear glazed interior. As a result of the production process each item is one-of-...

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2010s American Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Large Art Nouveau Cameo Vase, After Émile Gallé
Large Art Nouveau Cameo Vase, After Émile Gallé

Large Art Nouveau Cameo Vase, After Émile Gallé

By Émile Gallé

Located in North Palm Beach, FL

This exquisite cameo vase after Émile Gallé displays a rich amber hue displaying high relief design of leaves and flowers. The intricate details and subtle color variations exemplify...

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1970s French Art Nouveau Vintage Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Ancient Apulian Red-Figured Askos
Ancient Apulian Red-Figured Askos

Ancient Apulian Red-Figured Askos

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This beautifully proportioned South Italian ceramic production is an askos, or pouring vessel.  It prominently features a seated naked winged Eros wearing anklets, bracelets, a body ...

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15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Greek Antique Vases

Materials

Terracotta

Chinese Blue Cloisonne Floral Enameled Vase 20thC
Chinese Blue Cloisonne Floral Enameled Vase 20thC

Chinese Blue Cloisonne Floral Enameled Vase 20thC

Located in Big Flats, NY

Chinese Blue Cloisonne Floral Enameled Vase 20thC. Measures- 9.25"H x 5"W x 5"D. A beautifully crafted Chinese cloisonné vase from the 20th century, featuring intricate floral ...

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20th Century Vases

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Large Yellow Green and Gold "Rostrato" Murano Glass Vase
Contemporary Large Yellow Green and Gold "Rostrato" Murano Glass Vase

Contemporary Large Yellow Green and Gold "Rostrato" Murano Glass Vase

Located in Toronto, ON

A spectacular large contemporary Murano vase in a vibrant yellow-green hue, featuring a striking "rostrato" pulled point exterior that gives the vase a textured, sculptural quality. ...

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2010s Italian Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

English Decorative Creamware Quintal Finger Vase
English Decorative Creamware Quintal Finger Vase

English Decorative Creamware Quintal Finger Vase

Located in Downingtown, PA

English Creamware Quintal Finger Vase 20th Century This English creamware quintal vase—also known as a finger or tulip vase—takes the classic fan-shape...

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20th Century Georgian Vases

Materials

Creamware, Ceramic

Bruno Gambone Monumental Vessel, 1975
Bruno Gambone Monumental Vessel, 1975

Bruno Gambone Monumental Vessel, 1975

By Bruno Gambone

Located in Chicago, IL

Bruno Gambone Monumental Vessel, 1975 Partially glazed stoneware monumental vessel by Bruno Gambone, Italy, 1975. Architectural slab-form vessel with partial glaze decoration. Glazed...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases

Materials

Earthenware

Pewter Vase by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
Pewter Vase by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark

Pewter Vase by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark

By Just Andersen

Located in Værløse, DK

Elegant Art Nouveau vase in Pewter designed by Just Andersen in 1935. * Curved pewter basket vase with center handle * Designer: Just Andersen * Style: 1772 * Year: 1935 * Conditio...

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1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Vases

Materials

Metal, Pewter

Tall Artisan Ceramic Vase with Purple Glaze and Slender Neck
Tall Artisan Ceramic Vase with Purple Glaze and Slender Neck

Tall Artisan Ceramic Vase with Purple Glaze and Slender Neck

Located in Yonkers, NY

This tall ceramic vase presents a refined and sculptural silhouette, defined by its elongated, cylindrical neck rising from a rounded, bulbous body. The proportions are elegant and b...

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Late 20th Century Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Merlate Red Ceramic Night Side Table by Patricia Urquiola
Merlate Red Ceramic Night Side Table by Patricia Urquiola

Merlate Red Ceramic Night Side Table by Patricia Urquiola

By Bitossi

Located in Milan, IT

The red ceramic merlate night side table by Patricia Urquiola stands 50 cm high with a distinctive architectural design inspired by medieval battlements and industrial construction e...

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2010s Italian Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese or Japanese antiques/Before the 19th century
Chinese or Japanese antiques/Before the 19th century

Chinese or Japanese antiques/Before the 19th century

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a very interesting old copper vase, believed to have been made in Japan or China. Its distinctive shape and high level of decoration make it a gem that stands out among the many copper vessels I have seen. The body is cylindrical, with a tightened shape at the top and bottom. The legs are slender and tapered, giving the overall design a beautiful sense of tension. This “tapered hem” design lends a special elegance to the vase's appearance. In terms of decoration, the intricate patterns encircling the upper and lower bands are particularly striking. These patterns are geometric abstractions of clouds and dragons. On both sides, small designs resembling animal or dragon faces are attached, adding to the elegant decorative beauty of the design. The copper surface has a deep amber luster from years of use, and the patina from aging captivates the viewer's heart. There are some dents and signs of use on the surface, but these are also charming elements that testify to the fact that this vase has been cherished and used for a long time. When half-filled with water and left for 24 hours, no leaks were detected. It is practical and can be used as a flower vase. Whether filled with fresh flowers, branches, or dried flowers, it will add a sense of sophistication to any space and make a statement wherever it is placed. The accompanying paulownia box is inscribed with “Tang Dynasty Ming Dynasty Antique Copper Vase...

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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Vases

Materials

Copper

Art Nouveau Terracotta Vase by Friedrich Goldscheider, 1900s
Art Nouveau Terracotta Vase by Friedrich Goldscheider, 1900s

Art Nouveau Terracotta Vase by Friedrich Goldscheider, 1900s

By Friedrich Goldscheider

Located in Lisbon, PT

An Art Nouveau hand painted terracotta âmphora of the Viennese secessionist Wien movement. Incercicled with deep adorned naturalistic foliage and floral patterns. An example of the A...

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Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Vases

Materials

Terracotta

Murano AVeM 1932 Teal Green Pulegoso Bubbles Italian Art Glass Flower Vase
Murano AVeM 1932 Teal Green Pulegoso Bubbles Italian Art Glass Flower Vase

Murano AVeM 1932 Teal Green Pulegoso Bubbles Italian Art Glass Flower Vase

By Arte Vetraria Muranese (AVEM)

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful and rare, antique Murano hand blown soft teal green Italian art glass flower vase, with applied handles decoration and flared foot. The piece is documented to the Arte Vetr...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Collection of Fish-shaped Diskometal Figures by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
Collection of Fish-shaped Diskometal Figures by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark

Collection of Fish-shaped Diskometal Figures by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark

By Just Andersen

Located in Værløse, DK

Collection of four Fish-Shaped Diskometal Vases and Figures designed by Just Andersen in the 1920s and 1930s. * Set of four (4) fish-shaped vases and figures in diskometal * Design...

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1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Vases

Materials

Metal

Kähler Danish Chamotte Ceramic Vessel, Unglazed
Kähler Danish Chamotte Ceramic Vessel, Unglazed

Kähler Danish Chamotte Ceramic Vessel, Unglazed

By Herman A. Kähler 1

Located in Kastrup, DK

Unglazed ceramic vessel / floor vase by Kähler, made in Denmark around 1930. The piece is crafted from chamotte clay and has a rich, natural hue that highlights its simple and timele...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Clay

Art Nouveau Gres Bijou Butterfly & Spiderweb Gourd-Shaped Vase by RStK Amphora
Art Nouveau Gres Bijou Butterfly & Spiderweb Gourd-Shaped Vase by RStK Amphora

Art Nouveau Gres Bijou Butterfly & Spiderweb Gourd-Shaped Vase by RStK Amphora

By Reissner Stellmacher & Kessel

Located in Palm Beach, FL

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...

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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Vases

Materials

Earthenware, Glass

Polychrome Ceramic Vase by Carlo Zauli, 1960s
Polychrome Ceramic Vase by Carlo Zauli, 1960s

Polychrome Ceramic Vase by Carlo Zauli, 1960s

By Carlo Zauli

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Single flower vase in polychrome ceramic, signed on the bottom. Carlo Zauli (Faenza, 19 August 1926 - Faenza, 14 January 2002).

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1960s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Midcentury Modern Set of 3 Ceramic Vases Rörstrand Gunnar Nylund, Sweden
Midcentury Modern Set of 3 Ceramic Vases Rörstrand Gunnar Nylund, Sweden

Midcentury Modern Set of 3 Ceramic Vases Rörstrand Gunnar Nylund, Sweden

By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand

Located in Hillringsberg, SE

Three wonderful vases from Rörstrand and maker or Designer Gunnar Nylund. Made in Sweden in the midcentury. Beautiful glazed vases in good condition. Measures: Height 26 cm, 17 cm...

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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Mid Century Modern Murano Glass Vase by Sommerso Murano, Italy circa 1960
Mid Century Modern Murano Glass Vase by Sommerso Murano, Italy circa 1960

Mid Century Modern Murano Glass Vase by Sommerso Murano, Italy circa 1960

By Murano Glass Sommerso

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

Fantastic designed mid century modern Murano glass vase from the workshops of Sommerso Murano. Another exceptional example of Murano glass art showing how timeless these eye-catching vases are, although they have been handcrafted already over 60 years ago. This large 1960s Murano vase...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Bengt Orup for Johansfors, Smoky Glass Vase, Sweden, 1960s
Bengt Orup for Johansfors, Smoky Glass Vase, Sweden, 1960s

Bengt Orup for Johansfors, Smoky Glass Vase, Sweden, 1960s

By Johansfors Glasbruk , Bengt Orup

Located in Stockholm, SE

Elegant mid-century modern art glass vase designed by Bengt Orup for Johansfors Glasbruk, Sweden, circa 1960s. The vase features a beautifully balanced, organic oval form executed in...

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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Lalique, Large Red Crystal "Serpentine" Centerpiece, France 2000s
Lalique, Large Red Crystal "Serpentine" Centerpiece, France 2000s

Lalique, Large Red Crystal "Serpentine" Centerpiece, France 2000s

By René Lalique, Lalique

Located in PARIS, FR

Superb and large "Serpentine" red crystal Lalique centrepiece. Modeled after René Lalique's smaller Bulbes creation in glass, this piece magnifies that vision. Its design, flows with...

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Early 2000s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Crystal

Aldo Londi Rimini Blu Ceramic Vases, Bitossi, Italy, 1960s
Aldo Londi Rimini Blu Ceramic Vases, Bitossi, Italy, 1960s

Aldo Londi Rimini Blu Ceramic Vases, Bitossi, Italy, 1960s

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Valencia, VC

Aldo Londi for Bitossi – Pair of Large “Rimini Blu” Cylinder Vases, Italy, 1960s An absolutely stunning pair of large handmade ceramic cylinder vases by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, feat...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware

20th Century Loetz Witwe Blue Glass Vase - Decor Cobalt Papillon, CZ, ca. 1903
20th Century Loetz Witwe Blue Glass Vase - Decor Cobalt Papillon, CZ, ca. 1903

20th Century Loetz Witwe Blue Glass Vase - Decor Cobalt Papillon, CZ, ca. 1903

By Johann Lötz Witwe

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

Highly decorative 20th century Loetz Witwe Art Nouveau glass vase - decoration "Cobalt Papillon" - from the early period in Bohemia around 1903. An incredible looking Loetz collector...

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Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

1927 René Lalique Vase Avallon Opalescent Glass with Blue Patina Sparrows Birds
1927 René Lalique Vase Avallon Opalescent Glass with Blue Patina Sparrows Birds

1927 René Lalique Vase Avallon Opalescent Glass with Blue Patina Sparrows Birds

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Vase "Avallon" made in opalescent glass with blue patina by René Lalique in 1921. Engraved signature on bottom. Perfect condition. Beautiful opalescence. Height: 14.5 cm Félix Mar...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Bitossi Italian Ceramic Vase with Geometric Stripes, Signed, Mid-Century
Bitossi Italian Ceramic Vase with Geometric Stripes, Signed, Mid-Century

Bitossi Italian Ceramic Vase with Geometric Stripes, Signed, Mid-Century

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

Striking Italian ceramic vase by Bitossi, featuring a bold geometric striped decoration in white, black, yellow, and red. The elegant elongated form is articulated by rhythmic horizo...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Large Pair of Antique Carved "Istria" Stone Vases
Large Pair of Antique Carved "Istria" Stone Vases

Large Pair of Antique Carved "Istria" Stone Vases

Located in Rome, IT

Oval shaped gadrooned Vasca with spreading socles. Venetian School of Dalmatia, 1680-1720.

Category

Early 18th Century Italian Antique Vases

Materials

Stone

Beautiful Light Blue Glass Murano Venetian Vase, Italy, 1980s
Beautiful Light Blue Glass Murano Venetian Vase, Italy, 1980s

Beautiful Light Blue Glass Murano Venetian Vase, Italy, 1980s

By Vetri

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

Pair of Minton Majolica Dove Flower Holders
Pair of Minton Majolica Dove Flower Holders

Pair of Minton Majolica Dove Flower Holders

By Minton

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Pair of Minton Majolica flower holders which feature a fantail pigeon, standing on a leafy base. Flower inserts around the tail. Colouration: white, gre...

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1870s English Victorian Antique Vases

Materials

Majolica

Art Deco Discometal Vase by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
Art Deco Discometal Vase by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark

Art Deco Discometal Vase by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark

By Just Andersen

Located in Værløse, DK

Discometal Vase designed by Just Andersen in the 1930s. An eye-catching piece for a beautiful table. • Diskometal metal vase with curvy opening • Designer: Just Andersen • Style: D...

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1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Vases

Materials

Metal

Danish Ceramic Studio Art Ikebana Minimalist Candle Holder Vase, 1980s
Danish Ceramic Studio Art Ikebana Minimalist Candle Holder Vase, 1980s

Danish Ceramic Studio Art Ikebana Minimalist Candle Holder Vase, 1980s

By Aage Würtz, Albert Thiry, Francois Gueneau

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Large round handmade decorative chalk white glazed Danish organic modern ikebana vase by ceramic artist Aage Würtz. Hand-crafted Japanese inspired item that functions for both flower...

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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware

20th Century Studio Pottery Weed Vase
20th Century Studio Pottery Weed Vase

20th Century Studio Pottery Weed Vase

Located in Dallas, TX

The Brendan Bass Estate Collection is an homage to the beauty of vintage and antique pieces, each artfully concealing endless stories collected through the generations in which the...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery

Italian Unique Prototype Vase Veronese in Murano Glass by Cleto Munari, 2002
Italian Unique Prototype Vase Veronese in Murano Glass by Cleto Munari, 2002

Italian Unique Prototype Vase Veronese in Murano Glass by Cleto Munari, 2002

By Cleto Munari

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian Post-modern Unique prototype vase Veronese in Murano glass by Cleto Munari, 2002 Vase mod. Veronese in black Murano glass, unique piece as a prototype of the vase that later...

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Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Korean antique pottery vase / Goryeo dynasty / 13th to 14th century
Korean antique pottery vase / Goryeo dynasty / 13th to 14th century

Korean antique pottery vase / Goryeo dynasty / 13th to 14th century

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

There is a long crack that has been repaired. Detailed images 14th and 15th. There is no water leakage, but please refrain from leaving water in it for more than two days. Also, be s...

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15th Century and Earlier South Korean Other Antique Vases

Materials

Pottery

Simon Gate for Orrefors Thousand Windows Art Deco Crystal Vase, 1932
Simon Gate for Orrefors Thousand Windows Art Deco Crystal Vase, 1932

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...

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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Vases

Materials

Crystal

Art Deco Turquoise Glazed Ceramic Vase, Bulbous Shape, 20th Century

Art Deco Turquoise Glazed Ceramic Vase, Bulbous Shape, 20th Century

Located in Queens, NY

Art Deco style vintage bulbous-shaped turquoise glazed ceramic vase with a flared, floral-shaped neck

Category

20th Century American Art Deco Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Peonies Iris and Sparrows Goto
Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Peonies Iris and Sparrows Goto

Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase with Peonies Iris and Sparrows Goto

Located in Long Island City, NY

A refined and beautifully executed Japanese cloisonne enamel vase from the school of Goto Seizaburo, Meiji period circa 1890. Height twelve inches. This vase displays the naturalis...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Vases

Materials

Enamel

VENINI vase Tornado Red Murano Glass, Signed 2005, Made in Italy
VENINI vase Tornado Red Murano Glass, Signed 2005, Made in Italy

VENINI vase Tornado Red Murano Glass, Signed 2005, Made in Italy

By Venini

Located in Venezia, IT

VENINI vase Tornado 522.0 Clear and Red blown glass with twisted rods, signed 2005 and accompanied by its original Venini box and paperwork. Striking Tornado vase...

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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Midcentury Pencil Reed Rattan Floor Vase
Midcentury Pencil Reed Rattan Floor Vase

Midcentury Pencil Reed Rattan Floor Vase

Located in Miami, FL

Handcrafted midcentury floor vase made from pencil reed.

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1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases

Materials

Rattan

Daum Nancy "Avoine et abeilles" Vase
Daum Nancy "Avoine et abeilles" Vase

Daum Nancy "Avoine et abeilles" Vase

By Daum

Located in New York, NY

This French Art Nouveau Glass Vase by Daum features ruby-toned handles and bees buzzing amongst the variously colored foliage featured on the vessel. The vase utilizes the famous Dau...

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Enamel

Contemporary Large Round Blue Landscape Vase by Elyse Graham
Contemporary Large Round Blue Landscape Vase by Elyse Graham

Contemporary Large Round Blue Landscape Vase by Elyse Graham

By Elyse Graham

Located in Springfield, OR

This round and elegant one of a kind vase is handmade by artist Elyse Graham in her Los Angeles studio. This collection of vessels is inspired by striated landscapes caused by gla...

Category

2010s American Vases

Materials

Resin, Plaster

Brass Vase, Peacock Paradise, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Brass Vase, Peacock Paradise, Viya by Vikram Goyal

Brass Vase, Peacock Paradise, Viya by Vikram Goyal

By Viya by Vikram Goyal

Located in Noida, DL

Brass Vase, Peacock Paradise, Viya by Vikram Goyal Silver plated brass vase. Handmade in India. ""Repoussé involves hammering low-relief designs into malleable metal sheets from th...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Vases

Materials

Brass

1930s Wilhelm Kåge Silver Decor Argenta Vase for Gustavsberg, Sweden
1930s Wilhelm Kåge Silver Decor Argenta Vase for Gustavsberg, Sweden

1930s Wilhelm Kåge Silver Decor Argenta Vase for Gustavsberg, Sweden

Sculptural stoneware “Argenta” vase by Wilhelm Kåge with soft fluted body and elegant slender neck. From top to bottom silver inlay lines and floral decor on matte deep ocean green g...

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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Silver, Silver Leaf

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.