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Sommerso green vase by seguros, murano glass, italy, 1980
Sommerso green vase by seguros, murano glass, italy, 1980

Sommerso green vase by seguros, murano glass, italy, 1980

By Seguso

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Superb green Sommerso vase designed and produced by Seguso in Italy in the 1980s. Murano glass vase handcrafted by Venetian master glassmakers using the Sommerso technique (superposi...

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1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Vases

Materials

Crystal

Handmade Ceramic Vase #531 in Black Glaze with Black Tencel Fringe
Handmade Ceramic Vase #531 in Black Glaze with Black Tencel Fringe

Handmade Ceramic Vase #531 in Black Glaze with Black Tencel Fringe

By Karen Gayle Tinney

Located in Proctorsville, VT

Vase #531 by Karen Gayle Tinney Quiet symmetry and front-facing fringe details make this vase perfect for display on a shelf or table. Hand formed beige stoneware with black glaze. Black tencel...

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2010s American Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Cotton

Flat Vase Project by 213A
Flat Vase Project by 213A

Flat Vase Project by 213A

By Project 213A

Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT

Flat vase in Shiny Black. Designed by Project 213A in 2021. Handmade Stoneware. Creation demands destruction, taking the old and the typical to conceive th...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Organic White Ceramic Vase, Kawa Vase Zigzag, Sculptural Porcelain object
Organic White Ceramic Vase, Kawa Vase Zigzag, Sculptural Porcelain object

Organic White Ceramic Vase, Kawa Vase Zigzag, Sculptural Porcelain object

By Luft Tanaka

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Kawa Vase Zigzag Organic white ceramic vase with textured raw porcelain exterior surface and clear glazed interior. As a result of the production process each item is one-of-a-kind....

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2010s American Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Porcelain

LALIQUE - 'Dampierre', Frosted & Clear Crystal Vase, France, 20th Century
LALIQUE - 'Dampierre', Frosted & Clear Crystal Vase, France, 20th Century

LALIQUE - 'Dampierre', Frosted & Clear Crystal Vase, France, 20th Century

By Lalique

Located in Chatham, ON

LALIQUE - 'Dampierre' - Vintage Art Deco style luxury crystal vase designed in 1948 by Marc Lalique (son of Rene Lalique) - striking frosted finish to the central band featuring bird...

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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Crystal

Unique Handmade 21st Century Oblong Vase in Rust and Mint
Unique Handmade 21st Century Oblong Vase in Rust and Mint

Unique Handmade 21st Century Oblong Vase in Rust and Mint

By Elyse Graham

Located in Springfield, OR

This unusual and playful vase is handmade by artist Elyse Graham in her Los Angeles studio. This collection of vessels is inspired by our incredible and diverse microbiome. The...

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2010s American Vases

Materials

Resin, Plaster

Square Pewter Vase by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Square Pewter Vase by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

Square Pewter Vase by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

By Just Andersen

Located in Værløse, DK

A little square Pewter Vase made by Just Andersen in the 1920s. An elegant piece for a beautiful place. * Square pewter vase with curvy edges * Designer: Just Andersen * Manufactur...

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1920s Danish Vintage Vases

Materials

Pewter

Rosso Levanto Marble Pedestal Bowl XL
Rosso Levanto Marble Pedestal Bowl XL

Rosso Levanto Marble Pedestal Bowl XL

By Kiwano Concept

Located in Eindhoven, NB

Introducing our stunning Rosso Levanto marble PEDESTAL Bowl, a captivating fusion of style and utility. Crafted from premium Rosso Levanto marble with Bordeaux red, brown, green colo...

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2010s Dutch Modern Vases

Materials

Marble

Monumental Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Vase
Monumental Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Vase

Monumental Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

Chinese Cloisonne Vase 20.5"

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20th Century Chinese Meiji Vases

Materials

Enamel

Signed Santa Clara Pueblo Carved Blackware Vase, Juanita Pueblo, Mid 20th C.
Signed Santa Clara Pueblo Carved Blackware Vase, Juanita Pueblo, Mid 20th C.

Signed Santa Clara Pueblo Carved Blackware Vase, Juanita Pueblo, Mid 20th C.

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Signed Santa Clara Pueblo Carved Blackware Pottery Vase, Juanita Pueblo, Mid-20th Century This sculptural blackware pottery vase is a refined example of the Santa Clara Pueblo schoo...

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20th Century American Native American Vases

Materials

Pottery

Handmade Ceramic Vase by Karen Gayle Tinney, Satin White Glaze, 13”H
Handmade Ceramic Vase by Karen Gayle Tinney, Satin White Glaze, 13”H

Handmade Ceramic Vase by Karen Gayle Tinney, Satin White Glaze, 13”H

By Karen Gayle Tinney

Located in Proctorsville, VT

Vase #531 by Karen Gayle Tinney Quiet symmetry and front-facing fringe details make this vase perfect for display on a shelf or table. Hand formed beige stoneware with satin white ...

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2010s American Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Cotton

Brown and Black Stoneware Ceramic Vase Signed circa 1960 handmade Pottery
Brown and Black Stoneware Ceramic Vase Signed circa 1960 handmade Pottery

Brown and Black Stoneware Ceramic Vase Signed circa 1960 handmade Pottery

By La Borne Potters

Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR

Signed at the base Original stoneware ceramic vase by French artist GB Midcentury ceramic vase design Brown and black stoneware ceramic glazes colors and effects Original...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Limited Edition Italian Glass Vase entitled "Silvano Signoretto Vase" by Murano
Limited Edition Italian Glass Vase entitled "Silvano Signoretto Vase" by Murano

Limited Edition Italian Glass Vase entitled "Silvano Signoretto Vase" by Murano

Located in London, GB

An attractive modern art-glass vase featuring a smooth, teardrop-like form with layered, flowing colors, its curved, open top adds an elegant touch. Rich purples fade into vibrant bl...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Antique Pair Cobalt Blue French Sèvres Porcelain Ormolu Urns Vases Garnitures
Antique Pair Cobalt Blue French Sèvres Porcelain Ormolu Urns Vases Garnitures

Antique Pair Cobalt Blue French Sèvres Porcelain Ormolu Urns Vases Garnitures

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Dublin, Ireland

Stunning Pair of French Sevres Soft Paste Enameled Porcelain and Ormolu Twin Handle Table or Mantle Urns of traditional urn form and of outstanding quality, and medium size proportio...

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19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Vases

Materials

Ormolu

Art Deco Vase in Bronze By Nordisk Malm, 1940s
Art Deco Vase in Bronze By Nordisk Malm, 1940s

Art Deco Vase in Bronze By Nordisk Malm, 1940s

By Nordisk Malm

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A footed vase or cigarette holder fashioned from solid bronze. Made by Nordisk Malm in Denmark during the 1940s in a style reminiscent of Just Andersen. Measurements: H: 7.5 cm. Di...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Vases

Materials

Bronze

Meritalia Tall Vase / Blue and Red by Gaetano Pesce
Meritalia Tall Vase / Blue and Red by Gaetano Pesce

Meritalia Tall Vase / Blue and Red by Gaetano Pesce

By Gaetano Pesce, Meritalia

Located in Toronto, ON

Each vase by Edizioni del Pesce embodies a singular and unrepeatable identity, telling a different story through innovative shapes, intricate details and a varied chromatic range. Th...

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2010s Italian Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Resin

Mid-Century Modern Murano Sommerso Glass Vase
Mid-Century Modern Murano Sommerso Glass Vase

Mid-Century Modern Murano Sommerso Glass Vase

By Murano Glass Sommerso

Located in Waddinxveen, ZH

Beautiful red mid-century Italian Murano glass vase. Made using the Sommerso (submerged) glass technique.

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass

Pair of 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Mounted Hand-Painted Porcelain Vases by
Pair of 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Mounted Hand-Painted Porcelain Vases by

Pair of 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Mounted Hand-Painted Porcelain Vases by

Located in Dallas, TX

Created during the height of Europe’s fascination with richly mounted decorative porcelain, this exceptional pair combines the celebrated ceramic artistry of Royal Bonn with the refi...

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1890s French Beaux Arts Antique Vases

Materials

Bronze

Japanese antique Bizen ware vase / 15th-16th century / Wabi-sabi vase/Tsubo
Japanese antique Bizen ware vase / 15th-16th century / Wabi-sabi vase/Tsubo

Japanese antique Bizen ware vase / 15th-16th century / Wabi-sabi vase/Tsubo

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This Bizen ware jar was fired in the Bizen region of Okayama Prefecture. Bizen ware is one of Japan's Six Ancient Kilns and is known as one of the oldest pottery styles in Japan. Its...

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16th Century Japanese Other Antique Vases

Materials

Pottery

Large Weller Evergreen Pottery Vase Satin Matt Green Arts & Crafts Stoin
Large Weller Evergreen Pottery Vase Satin Matt Green Arts & Crafts Stoin

Large Weller Evergreen Pottery Vase Satin Matt Green Arts & Crafts Stoin

By Weller Pottery

Located in Wilton, CT

Vintage Weller Evergreen vase, circa 1930. Design attributed to Stoin M. Stoin. Simple urn form with delicious mottled, satin matt, light green glaze. Incised "Weller Pottery" on the...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Vases

Materials

Pottery

Gio Ponti for Venini, A Canne Polychrome Vase, Murano, circa 1950s
Gio Ponti for Venini, A Canne Polychrome Vase, Murano, circa 1950s

Gio Ponti for Venini, A Canne Polychrome Vase, Murano, circa 1950s

By Gio Ponti, Venini

Located in Palm Desert, CA

A commanding example of the a canne technique by Gio Ponti for Venini, executed in a generous upright trumpet form with a gently undulating, free-formed rim. Vertical canes of colore...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Red Cased Glass Column Vase, Empoli, Italy, circa 1970s
Red Cased Glass Column Vase, Empoli, Italy, circa 1970s

Red Cased Glass Column Vase, Empoli, Italy, circa 1970s

By Empoli

Located in Glasgow, GB

A red glass column vase from Empoli, Italy, crafted circa 1970s. Formed in cased glass, the vase features an inner layer of opaque white glass overlaid with bright red, creating depth and vivid colour saturation. Tall and slender, it presents a subtly flared rim above a pedestal base, all seamlessly moulded as one piece. Measuring 25 cm in height with a diameter of 7.5 cm. In good condition for its age and use. A great example of vintage Empoli glass...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Mid-Century Space Age Brutalist Glass Block Vase, 1960s
Mid-Century Space Age Brutalist Glass Block Vase, 1960s

Mid-Century Space Age Brutalist Glass Block Vase, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Space Age Brutalist Glass Block Vase, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969. Additional information: Material: Glass Color: Green Styles: Brutalist, Mid-...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Handmade 21st Century Round Pasteur Vase in Bone White by Elyse Graham
Handmade 21st Century Round Pasteur Vase in Bone White by Elyse Graham

Handmade 21st Century Round Pasteur Vase in Bone White 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 Vases

Materials

Resin, Plaster

Chalice Vase by Ettore Sottsass
Chalice Vase by Ettore Sottsass

Chalice Vase by Ettore Sottsass

By Ettore Sottsass, Bitossi

Located in Milan, IT

This elegant vase was designed by famous Italian architect Ettore Sottsass in 1962. It is in white clay and its geometric shape with a white finish is adorned with a series of parall...

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2010s Italian Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Fish Design Gaetano Pesce Medusa XL Vase Soft Resin White
Contemporary Fish Design Gaetano Pesce Medusa XL Vase Soft Resin White

Contemporary Fish Design Gaetano Pesce Medusa XL Vase Soft Resin White

By Gaetano Pesce

Located in barasso, IT

Medusa vase - Matt white Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: XL - Ø 30cm x H 56cm Colours: Matt white. Material: RESIN Vase i...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Resin

Vintage Ito Shin Modernist Japanese Large Wood-Fired Vase
Vintage Ito Shin Modernist Japanese Large Wood-Fired Vase

Vintage Ito Shin Modernist Japanese Large Wood-Fired Vase

Located in Oakland, CA

Incredible large-scale wood-fired vase with incised geometric glazed lines adding a design element which transforms this vase into an elegant architectural art piece. Ito Shin (b. ...

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Late 20th Century Japanese Modern Vases

Materials

Clay

Indian Summer Large Vase by Gaetano Pesce

Indian Summer Large Vase by Gaetano Pesce

By Gaetano Pesce, Corsi Design Factory

Located in Milan, IT

A strikingly singular addition to a personal art collection, this gorgeous vase is a veritable work of art of bold visual impact. Entirely crafted of soft resin, it boasts a magnific...

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2010s Italian Vases

Materials

Resin

Art Deco Vase in Bronze and Brass by SVM Handarbete, Sweden 1940s
Art Deco Vase in Bronze and Brass by SVM Handarbete, Sweden 1940s

Art Deco Vase in Bronze and Brass by SVM Handarbete, Sweden 1940s

By SVM Handarbete 1

Located in Hillringsberg, SE

Wonderful Art Deco vase made in Sweden. Made by SVM. It’s in patinated bronze and brass. It’s in good condition with wear and patina and wear, with number inscription 1959. Dimen...

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1940s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Vases

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Impressive Extra Large Vintage Émile Gallé Cameo Glass Vase
Impressive Extra Large Vintage Émile Gallé Cameo Glass Vase

Impressive Extra Large Vintage Émile Gallé Cameo Glass Vase

By Émile Gallé

Located in Stratford, CT

Extra large Galle Cameo vase overlaid with different layers of glass with amber and burgundy red colors, fused together by heat. The vase features high-cut acid-etched flowers. B...

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Glass

Domitilla Lemon Picker Head Vase
Domitilla Lemon Picker Head Vase

Domitilla Lemon Picker Head Vase

By Patrizia Italiano

Located in Milan, IT

This exclusive head-shaped vase in fine white ceramic celebrates the authentic beauty of an hard yet fascinating job, the lemon picker. Ideal as vessel for both indoor or outdoor use...

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2010s Italian Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Satsuma Ginger Jar Vase, circa Early 20th Century
Japanese Satsuma Ginger Jar Vase, circa Early 20th Century

Japanese Satsuma Ginger Jar Vase, circa Early 20th Century

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful small Japanese Satsuma ginger jar vase, circa early-20th century, Japan. Colors include cream, copper, green, blue, white, black, orange...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery

Pair Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Meiji Signed Turquoise Ground
Pair Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Meiji Signed Turquoise Ground

Pair Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Meiji Signed Turquoise Ground

Located in Long Island City, NY

A well-matched pair of Japanese cloisonné enamel vases from the Meiji period, each finely decorated on a vibrant turquoise ground and bearing impressed signatures to the underside. T...

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Vases

Materials

Enamel

Lucien Talbot La Borne 20th art deco brown and blue stoneware ceramic vase 1940
Lucien Talbot La Borne 20th art deco brown and blue stoneware ceramic vase 1940

Lucien Talbot La Borne 20th art deco brown and blue stoneware ceramic vase 1940

Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR

Lucien Talbot Realised circa 1940 in la Borne Original brown and blue stoneware ceramic vase by Lucien Talbot Signed under the base Original perfect condition height 30 cm large...

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Spaghetti Vase XL Resin Clear Gold
Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Spaghetti Vase XL Resin Clear Gold

Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Spaghetti Vase XL Resin Clear Gold

By Gaetano Pesce

Located in barasso, IT

Spaghetti vase, clear and gold. Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Picture showing L size. Measures: XL - ø 30cm x H 56cm Colours: Cle...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Resin

Large Bohemian Glass Vase With Engraved Images
Large Bohemian Glass Vase With Engraved Images

Large Bohemian Glass Vase With Engraved Images

Located in Long Island City, NY

A large, amber colored Bohemian glass vase with a matching lid. The vase has a tall, slightly flared body, decorated with frosted engraved glass oval panels depicting landscapes, bui...

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Late 19th Century European Antique Vases

Materials

Glass

Blue "Nébuleuse" over Black Glazed  Earthware Vase by Elchinger - France 1960's
Blue "Nébuleuse" over Black Glazed  Earthware Vase by Elchinger - France 1960's

Blue "Nébuleuse" over Black Glazed Earthware Vase by Elchinger - France 1960's

By Elchinger

Located in New York, NY

Elegant, glazed earthenware vase from the Elchinger factory in Alsace, France. Decorated with parallel friezes of blue nebulae on a black background. This vase will ship from France ...

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1960s Vintage Vases

Materials

Earthenware

1970s Astonishing Emerald Green "Fazzoletto" Vase By Michielotto in Murano Glass
1970s Astonishing Emerald Green "Fazzoletto" Vase By Michielotto in Murano Glass

1970s Astonishing Emerald Green "Fazzoletto" Vase By Michielotto in Murano Glass

Located in Milano, IT

1970s Green Murano vase by Michielotto, this piece features an exceptionally vibrant emerald green hue with rich translucent depth. The signature draped folds create a dramatic, orga...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Handmade Ceramic Vase #695 in Light Blue with Blue Tencel Braid and Fringe
Handmade Ceramic Vase #695 in Light Blue with Blue Tencel Braid and Fringe

Handmade Ceramic Vase #695 in Light Blue with Blue Tencel Braid and Fringe

By Karen Gayle Tinney

Located in Proctorsville, VT

Vase #695 by Karen Gayle Tinney Equal parts functional and sculptural, this vase is the perfect size for a small bouquet but packs enough detail for it to stand alone as a decorativ...

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2010s American Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Cotton

1980s Modern Blue and Yellow Murano Glass Vase by Carlo Moretti
1980s Modern Blue and Yellow Murano Glass Vase by Carlo Moretti

1980s Modern Blue and Yellow Murano Glass Vase by Carlo Moretti

By Carlo Moretti

Located in Aci Castello, IT

Vintage 1980s Modern Blue and Yellow Murano Glass Vase by Carlo Moretti This exquisite vintage vase is a signed piece of art glass from the renowned Murano glassmaker, Carlo Moretti....

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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Vintage ceramic vase, Italy 1970s
Vintage ceramic vase, Italy 1970s

Vintage ceramic vase, Italy 1970s

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

Vintage ceramic vase made in Italy in the 1970s. The ceramic vase is in very good vintage condition, with no damage. Dimensions: Width: 16 cm / 6.3 inches Height: 30 cm / 11.8 inch...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Vase Yemen by Ettore Sottsass for Venini Murano ca. 1994
Vase Yemen by Ettore Sottsass for Venini Murano ca. 1994

Vase Yemen by Ettore Sottsass for Venini Murano ca. 1994

By Ettore Sottsass, Venini

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Vase Yemen by Ettore Sottsass for Venini Murano ca. 1994 A vintage vase from the 'Yemen' series, designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1994. Manufactured by Venini Murano Venice in 2002. T...

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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Exceptional Pair Austro/Bohemian Majolica Twin Handled Vases
Exceptional Pair Austro/Bohemian Majolica Twin Handled Vases

Exceptional Pair Austro/Bohemian Majolica Twin Handled Vases

By Julius Dressler

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A exceptional, large and impressive pair antique twin handled majolica vases originating from one of the top Austrian or Bohemian makers and dating from the 19th century. Possibly ex...

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1880s Austrian Aesthetic Movement Antique Vases

Materials

Earthenware

Art Nouveau Iridescent Glass Vase in Amethyst, Blue and Green
Art Nouveau Iridescent Glass Vase in Amethyst, Blue and Green

Art Nouveau Iridescent Glass Vase in Amethyst, Blue and Green

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Art Nouveau iridescent glass vase, of elegant twisted form, with iridescence in amethyst, blue and green and pulled feather design. Unsigned, but probably by Josef Rindskopf’s Söhne....

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Late 19th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Hot Brass Large Vase by Dal Furlo
Hot Brass Large Vase by Dal Furlo

Hot Brass Large Vase by Dal Furlo

By Dal Furlo

Located in Milan, IT

Unique and sophisticated, this large vase is part of the Hot Brass collection and can be displayed alone or with its smaller counterparts for a stunning and dynamic effect in a conte...

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2010s Italian Vases

Materials

Brass

Set of 2 Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Ball Vases from Søholm, 1960s
Set of 2 Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Ball Vases from Søholm, 1960s

Set of 2 Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Ball Vases from Søholm, 1960s

By Søholm Stentøj

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Ball Vases from Søholm, 1960s, Set of 2, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional information:...

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

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.