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Vases For Sale
Italian Murano Blue and White Handkerchief Vase after Venini
Italian Murano Blue and White Handkerchief Vase after Venini

Italian Murano Blue and White Handkerchief Vase after Venini

By Venini, Paolo Venini

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful, authentic, Italian Murano fazzoletto (handkerchief) vase in clear/transparent, blue, and white art glass, in the Venini style, circa mid-20th century, Italy. This beautiful hand-crafted Italian handkerchief vase...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Sparrows Meiji Period Nagoya School
Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Sparrows Meiji Period Nagoya School

Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Sparrows Meiji Period Nagoya School

Located in Long Island City, NY

A Japanese cloisonné enamel vase from the Meiji period, produced within the Nagoya school, and decorated with stylized sparrows in flight. The form is well-proportioned, with a round...

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Vases

Materials

Enamel

Murano glass vase with Murrine Romane. Floral desing, Ercole Barovier Style
Murano glass vase with Murrine Romane. Floral desing, Ercole Barovier Style

Murano glass vase with Murrine Romane. Floral desing, Ercole Barovier Style

By Ercole Barovier

Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence

Stile Barovier e Toso, anni 80, senza firma, stacco del puntello. Murano glass potiche shaped vase with squared murrine in aquamarine, amethyst and cobalt blue. The Murrine mosaic i...

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine

Gunnar Nylund - ARL vase
Gunnar Nylund - ARL vase

Gunnar Nylund - ARL vase

By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand

Located in MAASTRICHT, LI

Product Description:  Gunnar Nylund, one of Sweden's leading ceramic artists, lived and worked all over Scandinavia being involved with Bing & Gröndahl in Denmark, Rörstrand in Swede...

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1950s Swedish Vintage Vases

Materials

Earthenware

Modernist, earthenware ceramic vase by Inger Persson for Rörstrand, Sweden
Modernist, earthenware ceramic vase by Inger Persson for Rörstrand, Sweden

Modernist, earthenware ceramic vase by Inger Persson for Rörstrand, Sweden

By rorstrand studio, Inger Persson

Located in Skarpnäck, SE

A stunning very rare and signed vintage studio production art ceramic vase by Inger Persson for Rörstrand, Sweden. This is a studio production, thus rare, with a fantastic shape and ...

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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Black and white 20th century art deco ceramic vase by felix gete CAB primavera
Black and white 20th century art deco ceramic vase by felix gete CAB primavera

Black and white 20th century art deco ceramic vase by felix gete CAB primavera

By Felix Gete

Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR

Felix Gete for CAB 20th century design art deco ceramic vas by Felix Gete White and black ceramic colors Original very good condition signed under the base Height 24 cm Large 2...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Guido Gambone Midcentury Italian Ceramic Vase, 1950s
Guido Gambone Midcentury Italian Ceramic Vase, 1950s

Guido Gambone Midcentury Italian Ceramic Vase, 1950s

By Guido Gambone

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Mid-Century Modern design ceramic glazed vase designed by Italian artist Guido Gambone decorated with an abstract drawing and logo of the artist under the base, 1950s. Please note...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases

Materials

Ceramic

1930's French Art Deco Pine Cone Frosted Glass Vase by Pierre de Cagny Signed
1930's French Art Deco Pine Cone Frosted Glass Vase by Pierre de Cagny Signed

1930's French Art Deco Pine Cone Frosted Glass Vase by Pierre de Cagny Signed

Located in Red Lion, PA

An exceptional and sculptural example of French Art Deco glass design, this signed 1930s pine cone vase by Pierre de Cagny captures the architectural elegance and botanical stylizati...

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Vases

Materials

Glass

Pair 19th Century Hand-Painted Chinese Vases
Pair 19th Century Hand-Painted Chinese Vases

Pair 19th Century Hand-Painted Chinese Vases

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair 19th Century Hand-Painted Chinese Vases are stunning works of art, rendered on fine Kaolin clay and illustrative of the mastery of the art attained by master artisans with hundr...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Vases

Materials

Porcelain

"Duality Visage" Art Glass Vase by Viz Glass in the Style of Pablo Picasso
"Duality Visage" Art Glass Vase by Viz Glass in the Style of Pablo Picasso

"Duality Visage" Art Glass Vase by Viz Glass in the Style of Pablo Picasso

By B. Viz Design, Pablo Picasso

Located in San Diego, CA

"Duality Visage" Art Glass Vase in the Style of Pablo Picasso by Viz Glass, circa 2006. A striking celebration of modern artistry, "Duality Visage", from the Faces Collection, is a h...

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Early 2000s American Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Early 20th Century Cameo Glass "Paysage d’Hiver" Vase by Daum Frerès
Early 20th Century Cameo Glass "Paysage d’Hiver" Vase by Daum Frerès

Early 20th Century Cameo Glass "Paysage d’Hiver" Vase by Daum Frerès

By Daum

Located in London, GB

A wonderful cameo glass vase, finely etched and enamelled with trees in a winter woodland landscape, accented by delicate highlights of snow on the ground and branches. The pillow-sh...

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Glass

Art Deco Ceramic Vase Bo Fajans Ewald Dahlskog, Sweden, 1937
Art Deco Ceramic Vase Bo Fajans Ewald Dahlskog, Sweden, 1937

Art Deco Ceramic Vase Bo Fajans Ewald Dahlskog, Sweden, 1937

By Ewald Dahlskog, Bo Fajans

Located in Hillringsberg, SE

Wonderful ceramic vase manufactured in Sweden at Bo Fajans and designed by Ewald Dahlskog 1937. The shape and lines of the vase goes perfect with the wonderful glaze. Swirls with da...

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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Art Nouveau Period Arts & Crafts Monumental Ceramic Floor Vase
Art Nouveau Period Arts & Crafts Monumental Ceramic Floor Vase

Art Nouveau Period Arts & Crafts Monumental Ceramic Floor Vase

By Wasmuel Majolica

Located in Verviers, BE

Brilliant handmade hand-glazed Art Nouveau planter jardinière, 1930. Wonderful Art Nouveau (Arts & Crafts) monumental ceramic vase. Handmade and hand-glazed in brilliant colors. ...

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1920s Belgian Art Nouveau Vintage Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Monumental Willy Guhl Concrete Vase, 1960s Switzerland
Monumental Willy Guhl Concrete Vase, 1960s Switzerland

Monumental Willy Guhl Concrete Vase, 1960s Switzerland

By Willy Guhl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Spectacular concrete vase by Willy Guhl. Extremely rare model. Slightly tapered neck with pronounced lip spout. Made of fiber cement. Decades of patina, moss and paint. Colors vary f...

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1960s Swiss Vintage Vases

Materials

Cement

Aesthetic Movement Silver Spider Sculpture Crystal Vase signed Leerdam Crystal
Aesthetic Movement Silver Spider Sculpture Crystal Vase signed Leerdam Crystal

Aesthetic Movement Silver Spider Sculpture Crystal Vase signed Leerdam Crystal

Located in New York, NY

This extraordinary Aesthetic Movement crystal vase with a silver spider sculpture is a testament to the ingenuity and craftsmanship of Leerdam Crystal, one of the Netherlands' most c...

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1920s Dutch Aesthetic Movement Vintage Vases

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Art Deco Danish Pewter Trumpet Vase by Just Andersen, 1930s
Art Deco Danish Pewter Trumpet Vase by Just Andersen, 1930s

Art Deco Danish Pewter Trumpet Vase by Just Andersen, 1930s

By Just Andersen

Located in Stockholm, SE

A striking and sculptural Art Deco pewter vase designed by Just Andersen in Denmark, circa 1930s. This elegant piece features a tall, trumpet-shaped form that flares gracefully at th...

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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Vases

Materials

Pewter

Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Meiji Period Green Ground Bird Floral
Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Meiji Period Green Ground Bird Floral

Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Meiji Period Green Ground Bird Floral

Located in Long Island City, NY

A finely decorated Japanese cloisonné enamel vase dating to the Meiji period, distinguished by its elegant proportions and soft green enamel ground. The form is slender and well-bala...

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Vases

Materials

Enamel

Serene Duo, a blue & turquoise cast glass sculpture by Monette Larsen
Serene Duo, a blue & turquoise cast glass sculpture by Monette Larsen

Serene Duo, a blue & turquoise cast glass sculpture by Monette Larsen

By Monette Larsen

Located in London, GB

'Serene Duo' is a unique cast glass sculpture by the Danish artist, Monette Larsen. The artwork comprises of two seperate components that sit alongside each other: Smaller component...

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2010s British Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Daum Art Glass Fishes Vase Multicolor, Violet Orange, France
Daum Art Glass Fishes Vase Multicolor, Violet Orange, France

Daum Art Glass Fishes Vase Multicolor, Violet Orange, France

By Daum

Located in Rijssen, NL

Luxury at its finest, high-end glass vases with violet, blue and orange colors by Daum, France. The vase - made out of art glass - has violet, blue and orange glass on the bottom. I...

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1970s French Art Nouveau Vintage Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Small Vase with Lovely Glaze, Rolf Palm Mölle, Sweden
Small Vase with Lovely Glaze, Rolf Palm Mölle, Sweden

Small Vase with Lovely Glaze, Rolf Palm Mölle, Sweden

Located in Stockholm, SE

A lovely small vase with a lovely green glaze designed by Rolf Palm at his workshop in Mölle outside Höganäs in Sweden. The vase is 8 cm tall and is in excellent condition, it has a ...

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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Vintage Rustic Mediterranean Terracotta Amphora Floor Vase
Vintage Rustic Mediterranean Terracotta Amphora Floor Vase

Vintage Rustic Mediterranean Terracotta Amphora Floor Vase

Located in Chicago, IL

Vintage Rustic Mediterranean Terracotta Amphora Floor Vessel Large hand-thrown terracotta amphora-form vessel featuring a weathered aged patina, rolled rim, and twin loop handles. I...

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Early 20th Century Greek Rustic Vases

Materials

Terracotta

Pair of 19th Century Japanese Imari Porcelain Vases
Pair of 19th Century Japanese Imari Porcelain Vases

Pair of 19th Century Japanese Imari Porcelain Vases

Located in Pearland, TX

A gorgeous pair of 19th-Century Japanese Imari porcelain vases. These fine vases have a lovely shape and hand painted floral design in the traditional Imari...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Large Pair of Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Lobbed Vases with Dra
Rare Large Pair of Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Lobbed Vases with Dra

Rare Large Pair of Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Lobbed Vases with Dra

Located in Long Island City, NY

An exceptional and highly decorative pair of Japanese Meiji period cloisonné enamel vases, masterfully executed with an extraordinarily complex arrangement of mythological imagery, s...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Vases

Materials

Enamel

Antique Etched Bud Vase in Gilt Bronze
Antique Etched Bud Vase in Gilt Bronze

Antique Etched Bud Vase in Gilt Bronze

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Unusual heavy gilt bronze bud vase with hand etched floral motif. Probably made in Japan circa 1920-30. Please notice that it tilts slightly to one side. It has an authentic almost p...

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Early 20th Century Vases

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Spanish Earthenware Pots on Wrought Iron Bases, C. 1940
Pair of Spanish Earthenware Pots on Wrought Iron Bases, C. 1940

Pair of Spanish Earthenware Pots on Wrought Iron Bases, C. 1940

Located in Philadelphia, PA

The vessels display the rustic character and craftsmanship associated with traditional Spanish pottery, featuring warm earthy tones, hand-worked surfaces, and generous proportions th...

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Early 20th Century Spanish Vases

Materials

Wrought Iron

Barovier & Toso Murano Red Glass Lidded Vase with a Rounded Shape
Barovier & Toso Murano Red Glass Lidded Vase with a Rounded Shape

Barovier & Toso Murano Red Glass Lidded Vase with a Rounded Shape

Located in Milano, IT

Elegant Murano glass vase with a lid by Barovier & Toso, dating from around the 1960s. The piece is characterized by a refined, rounded body, a deep red glass hue, and a perfectly ba...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Seguso Crepuscolo Mid-Century Modern Large Italian Murano Glass Vase 1980s
Seguso Crepuscolo Mid-Century Modern Large Italian Murano Glass Vase 1980s

Seguso Crepuscolo Mid-Century Modern Large Italian Murano Glass Vase 1980s

By Seguso Vetri d'Arte

Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern

Absolutely stunning and rare Seguso large, heavy vintage Mid-Century Modern textured Italian glass vase by Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano, Italy, circa 1980s / early 1990s. Elegant in fo...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Marked Vintage Chinese porcelain PROC Vase China Underglaze Landscape
Marked Vintage Chinese porcelain PROC Vase China Underglaze Landscape

Marked Vintage Chinese porcelain PROC Vase China Underglaze Landscape

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely and large Chinese porcelain vase with underglaze painting of what seems to be a mountain landscape. Dating to the 90's or 00's. Marked on base Condition just crackled in the ...

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20th Century Chinese Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Ribbed Brass Vase by Paolo Marini for Laras Padova, Italy 1960s
Rare Ribbed Brass Vase by Paolo Marini for Laras Padova, Italy 1960s

Rare Ribbed Brass Vase by Paolo Marini for Laras Padova, Italy 1960s

By LARAS

Located in Brescia, Brescia

A striking and sculptural brass vase produced by Laras in Padua, representative of the refined Italian metalwork of the mid-century period. The spherical form is articulated by a co...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases

Materials

Brass

Italian Modernist Murano Blue White Glass Centerpiece Vase, Organic Design
Italian Modernist Murano Blue White Glass Centerpiece Vase, Organic Design

Italian Modernist Murano Blue White Glass Centerpiece Vase, Organic Design

Located in Barcelona, ES

Hand Blown Murano Glass Blue and White Centerpiece or Fruit Bowl, Italy, 1960s A highly decorative sky blue and white Murano glass centerpiece / vase with organic design. Large size...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

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

Murano Art Glass Vase by Dino Martens, Abstract Design, Aureliano Toso Glassworks
Murano Art Glass Vase by Dino Martens, Abstract Design, Aureliano Toso Glassworks

Murano Art Glass Vase by Dino Martens, Abstract Design, Aureliano Toso Glassworks

By Dino Martens

Located in Milano, IT

**Murano Art Glass Vase by Dino Martens, circa 1950s** for Vetreria Aureliano Toso, Murano. A rare fan-shaped truncated cone vase from the Oriente series, made of blown glass and dec...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Antique Nippon Hand Painted Porcelain Twin Handled Vase w/ Swan & Lake Scene
Antique Nippon Hand Painted Porcelain Twin Handled Vase w/ Swan & Lake Scene

Antique Nippon Hand Painted Porcelain Twin Handled Vase w/ Swan & Lake Scene

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Nippon Hand Painted Porcelain Twin Handled Gold Gilt Footed Vase w/ Swan & Lake Scene. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 8.5" H x 6.5" W x 5" D.

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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Carlo Moretti Murano Green Art Glass Vase with Multicolored Applied Decoration
Carlo Moretti Murano Green Art Glass Vase with Multicolored Applied Decoration

Carlo Moretti Murano Green Art Glass Vase with Multicolored Applied Decoration

Located in Milano, IT

**Carlo Moretti Murano Green Art Glass Vase with Multicolored Applied Decoration** Elegant Murano art glass vase by **Carlo Moretti**, still bearing its original **Made in Italy Car...

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1990s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Mid-Century Italian Ceramic Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
Mid-Century Italian Ceramic Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi

Mid-Century Italian Ceramic Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in London, GB

Mid-century decorative vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi (circa 1960s). From their 'Sahara' range, the colours chosen were intended to be reminiscent of the desert, including the sun, s...

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1960s Italian Vintage Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Midcentury Bay Keramik Large Fat Lava ‘Bubble’ Vase by Bodo Mans
Midcentury Bay Keramik Large Fat Lava ‘Bubble’ Vase by Bodo Mans

Midcentury Bay Keramik Large Fat Lava ‘Bubble’ Vase by Bodo Mans

By Bodo Mans, Bay Keramik

Located in Waddinxveen, ZH

Vibrant Orange and Brown Seventies tall Bay vase, quite rare decor and to my opinion the most attractive vase from this period. Original label. I have a similar one for sale in ano...

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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Théodore deck (1823-1891), A Gourd Shape Enameled Faïence Vase, circa 1885
Théodore deck (1823-1891), A Gourd Shape Enameled Faïence Vase, circa 1885

Théodore deck (1823-1891), A Gourd Shape Enameled Faïence Vase, circa 1885

By Theodore Deck

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Théodore Deck (1823-1891) Gourd shape vase with a spherical body and straight neck Polychrome glazed earthenware designed on both sides with a bird, butterflies, a bee, and flowers o...

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1880s French Aesthetic Movement Antique Vases

Materials

Faience

Handmade 21st Century Large Pasteur Vase in Sterling Lavender by Elyse Graham
Handmade 21st Century Large Pasteur Vase in Sterling Lavender by Elyse Graham

Handmade 21st Century Large Pasteur Vase in Sterling Lavender by Elyse Graham

By Elyse Graham

Located in Springfield, OR

The soft-hued and playful Pasteur vase is handmade by artist Elyse Graham in her Los Angeles studio. This collection of vessels is inspired by our incredible and diverse microbiom...

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2010s American Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Resin, Plaster

Monumental Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Vase with Dragon & Phoenix, Pat & Gold
Monumental Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Vase with Dragon & Phoenix, Pat & Gold

Monumental Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Vase with Dragon & Phoenix, Pat & Gold

Located in New York, NY

Monumental Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Vase with High Relief Dragon, Phoenix, Shishi and Turtles, two toned deep chocolate brown patina with gold highlights This palace size Japan...

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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique Vases

Materials

Bronze

Gary Wornell Abstract Pattern Porcelain Studio Pottery Vase
Gary Wornell Abstract Pattern Porcelain Studio Pottery Vase

Gary Wornell Abstract Pattern Porcelain Studio Pottery Vase

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A very finely made vintage Studio Pottery porcelain vase decorated with an abstract linear pattern designed and made by renowned artist Gary Wornell and made in Aldeburgh, Suffolk ar...

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1970s British Modern Vintage Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Murano Vase in the Style of Fulvio Bianconi and Venini
Murano Vase in the Style of Fulvio Bianconi and Venini

Murano Vase in the Style of Fulvio Bianconi and Venini

By Venini

Located in Munich, DE

Large Italian Murano Vase from the 60s in the style of Venini and Fulvio Bianconi. in green, blue and red color.

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Mid-century red glass vase, Italy 1970s
Mid-century red glass vase, Italy 1970s

Mid-century red glass vase, Italy 1970s

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

Beautiful red glass vase made in Italy in the 1970s. The vintage vase is in good vintage condition, there is a small chip at the bottom. Dimensions: Width: 11 cm / 4.3 inches Hei...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Accolay Large Stoneware Vase, African Scene, Mid-Century, France
Accolay Large Stoneware Vase, African Scene, Mid-Century, France

Accolay Large Stoneware Vase, African Scene, Mid-Century, France

By Accolay Pottery

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

This museum-quality large French Mid-Century Modern stoneware vase was created by the celebrated Accolay potters in Burgundy, France, during the 1950s. Monumental in scale and except...

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases

Materials

Stoneware

1960s Cenedese Attributable Light Blue Scavo Murano Glass Vase
1960s Cenedese Attributable Light Blue Scavo Murano Glass Vase

1960s Cenedese Attributable Light Blue Scavo Murano Glass Vase

By Cenedese

Located in Aci Castello, IT

This vase is a valuable and sought-after piece among collectors of Murano glass. Cenedese is a well-known and respected glassmaker in Murano, Italy, famous for its high-quality glass...

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Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Green Ceramic Vase with Birds, Butterflies, and Floral Decoration
Green Ceramic Vase with Birds, Butterflies, and Floral Decoration

Green Ceramic Vase with Birds, Butterflies, and Floral Decoration

Located in Yonkers, NY

This vibrant green ceramic vase features an enchanting composition of hand-painted birds, butterflies, and large blooming flowers in tones of pale pink, ivory, and soft orange. The p...

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Late 20th Century Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Signed John Takehara Oxblood Glazed Vase
Signed John Takehara Oxblood Glazed Vase

Signed John Takehara Oxblood Glazed Vase

Located in Dallas, TX

A signed wheel-thrown glazed porcelain oxblood glazed vase by Korean/American artist John Takehara. The piece is titled Akebono and was produced in the 1...

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20th Century Vases

Materials

Pottery

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.