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Vases For Sale
Period: 20th Century
Period: 1960s
Anna Ehrner for Kosta Boda Large Atoll Glass Bowl Scandinavian Modern
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Large handcrafted bowl was designed by Anna Ehrner for Kosta Boda as a part of 'Atoll' series. It has a solid, heavy clear glass walls with unique free-form pattern of hand-applied ...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Spanish Green Terracotta Handled Vase / Vessel
Located in Barcelona, ES
Stunning Iberian style eight handled jar or vessel in green unglazed terracotta. Spain, 1940s Catalan unglazed vase in green terracotta. Elegant piece, beautiful from all sides and i...
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20th Century Spanish Folk Art Vases

Materials

Terracotta, Earthenware, Pottery

Jean Boris Lacroix (1902-1984) Large Spherical Vase circa 1930
Located in CA, CA
Jean Boris Lacroix Very rare signed large spherical glass vase mounted on a Saturn ring mount nickel-plated metal base circa 1930
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1930s Vintage Vases

Materials

Nickel

Early 20th Centry Spanish Glass Bottle Vase, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, ES
Early 20th centry Spanish glass bottle vase. Manufactured in Spain, circa 1940. In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Mat...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Chinese Export Vase porcelain Blue & White hand painted dragons, Circa 1950
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is an elegant porcelain Chinese export porcelain Bottle Vase raised on a low foot, all hand painted in a blue and white dragon pattern, which we date to the mid 20th century, circa 1950. The vase is fairly large and very well hand potted in a Classic bottle shape on a low foot having a clear white glaze with a light blue tinge. The base is also glazed to the centre and the foot rim has been carefully hand-cut. The vase is finely hand painted in a large range of cobalt blue tones from a light blue to a deep dark, almost black tones of cobalt blue, all around the body with two five toed dragons dancing among clouds. There are border patterns around the foot rim and the lower body all between blue circles with double blue circles just below the top rim. The base has a carefully hand painted underglaze-blue six-character apocryphal Qing - Qianlong ( 1736 to 1795) seal mark, though we date this vase to the mid 20th century. Approximate Weight: about 2.3Kg. unpacked. Overall a beautiful Chinese blue and white hand painted Vase
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Art Deco Vase in patinated bronze designed by Jacob Ängman for GAB Sweden, 1930s
Located in Knivsta, SE
Beautiful Art Deco Vase in patinated bronze designed by Jacob Ängman (1876-1942) for GAB (Guldsmedsaktiebolaget) in Sweden during the 1930s. Wear consistent with age and use
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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Vases

Materials

Bronze

Robert Chiazzo, green ceramic vase, 1960, Bormes, Vallauris, Era Jouve, Picault
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Robert Chiazzo, green ceramic vase, 1960, Bormes, Vallauris, Era Jouve, Picault Beautiful free-form ceramic vase by French artist Robert Chiazzo. In the last pictures, you can see ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Enamel

Edvin Öhrström, Vase, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue blown-glass vase designed by Edvin Öhrström and produced by Orrefors, Sweden, c. 1940s.
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Vases

Materials

Glass

Val Saint Lambert Cut Glass Vase in cobalt blue
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Val Saint Lambert Cut Glass Vase The Val Saint Lambert cut glass vase features a design with intricate floral and geometric motifs carved deeply into a cobalt blue glass body. The ca...
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20th Century Belgian Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Jon Price Large Blue Crystalline Glaze Vase, California Art Pottery
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Rare, sculptural vase was made of pure, high-fire porcelain and glazed both on the inside and the outside. Blue and pink highly detailed crystals on crackled blue background were gr...
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Hornsea Mid-Century Hand Painted Rainbow Pattern Art Pottery Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish mid-century hand painted vase decorated in the rainbow pattern by Hornsea and dating from around 1960. This finely made ceramic vase stands on a narrow round unglazed ...
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1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage French Art Deco Geometric Glass Windsor Tall Vase from Luminarc, 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
This tall, transparent Windsor vase was designed by J.G Durand for the French manufacturer Luminarc during the 1970s. Made of cut pressed glass Verrerie d'Arques, this solid piece is...
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1970s French Art Deco Vintage Vases

Materials

Cut Glass

johann seltmann mid century porcelain VASE with outstanding floral decor 1950s
Located in Mannheim, DE
1950s porcelain vase by Johann Seltmann. Very beautiful floral decor in green, grey, black and gold on white. Gold rim at bottom and top. Marked to bottom Bavaria Johann Seltmann Voh...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases

Materials

Porcelain

1970's Oball Murano Teardrop Vase
Located in New York, NY
1970's modern Oball Murano teardrop vase, in vintage original condition with minor wear and patina due to age and use.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Celadon Green Glazed Ceramic Vase with Applied Fruit and Leaf Detail
Located in Yonkers, NY
A study in sculptural elegance, this celadon-glazed vase brings depth and dimension to any interior. The soft green glaze, rich with subtle variations, enhances the fluid form, while...
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20th Century Chinese Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Pair Signed Sato Japanese Ginbari Red Cloisonne Vases Roses Crane
Located in Somis, CA
A pair beautiful red Sato ginbari cloisonne vase. On each body two branches of white roses in full bloom and bud form with verdant foliage, worked in meticulous detail, set against s...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Vases

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Peter Ilsley Crystalline Glazed Studio Pottery Porcelain Bottle Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning and exceptional studio pottery crystalline glazed porcelain bottle vase signed AH to the base and dated 1986. The vase is finely potted standing on a narrow unglazed round...
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20th Century English Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Blue and Multi-Color Swirl Glass Murano Venetian Vase, Italy, 1970s
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. Found at an Estate Sale in Nuremberg, Germany.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Rare Barbara Brenner Rosenthal Studio Linie Op Art Wave Vase Germany Mint
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Rare Barbara Brenner Rosenthal Studio Linie Op Art Wave Vase Germany Mint Rare Barbara Brenner Rosenthal Studio Linie Op Art Wave Vase Germany Mint Spectacular Modernist Barbara ...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Decorative Elongated Ceramic Flower Vase, circa 1960s
Located in London, GB
Decorative elongated ceramic flower vase (circa 1960s). This mid-century flower vase is cylindrical in shape and stylishly glazed with a sheen in a d...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Fused Glass Footed Vase, Hand Blown Art Glass
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Sculptural vintage vase is decorated with free-flowing fused red and yellow glass designs on mottled pink glass background; colored glass encases clear glass core, with clear glass ...
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20th Century American Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Murano Barovier & Toso Cordonato D'oro Art Glass Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning mid-century Italian Murano red art glass Cordonata D'oro vase with a tri-corn top. The vase is heavily made standing on a clear glass rounded foot with a vertical ribbed d...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Italian Vintage Murano Glass 'Scavo' Vase by Alfredo Barbini II 'circa 1970s'
Located in London, GB
Italian glass 'Scavo' vase by Alfredo Barbini, Murano (circa 1970s). This vase has a rounded triangular opening. Scavo glass indicates that the glass went through a specific glass fi...
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1970s Italian Vintage Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Schollert, Vase, Ceramic, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A fluted white-glazed ceramic vase produced by Schollert, Denmark, c. 1950s.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Midcentury Bay Keramik Fat Lava ‘Bubble’ Vase by Bodo Mans
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Vibrant Orange Seventies tall Bay vase, quite rare decor and to my opinion the most attractive vase from this period. I have a similar (large) one for sal...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Octagonal Sterling Silver Trumpet Vase
Located in New York, NY
This striking Tiffany and Co. Art Deco Octagonal Sterling Silver Trumpet Vase originates from the United States, Circa 1930. Features a gorgeous geometric composition, an octagonal b...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Vases

Materials

Sterling Silver

Giant Mandruzzato Murano Sommerso Green Yellow Faceted Art Glass Vase
Located in Barcelona, ES
Massive Sommerso vase with faceted glass in Green and yellow glass cased into clear glass. Attributed to Mandruzzato, Italy, 1960s. Green glass with a layer of yellow glass cased in...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

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

Pair of Tapio Wirkkala White Porcelain "Pollo" Vases for Rosenthal Studio Linie
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An amazing set of two midcentury studio art porcelain vases made in Germany, by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, circa 1980s. Vases are in very good condition with no chips, cracks, or ...
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1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Hand Painted Square Ceramic Fish Vase
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful Persian ceramic vase hand-painted and glazed with colorful fish motif surrounding on green color background. Great object of art for display. The opening is 1 inch.
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1960s Persian Vintage Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Mandruzzato Murano Sommerso Red, Blue, Yellow & Clear Faceted Glass Vase, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Beautiful faceted Sommerso triple cased rubi red, yellow and blue Murano glass vase attributed to Mandruzzato. Murano, Italy, 1960s. The vibrant colors make this piece highly decora...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Art Nouveau Style Art Glass Vase Signed Contemporary, circa 1980s
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful contemporary art glass vase in the Art Nouveau style, by artist Robert Eickholt, circa 1980s. Vase is signed "Eickholt" and dated "1988" on bottom as shown in last t...
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Late 20th Century American Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Murano Glass Vase Signed Cenedese & Albarelli, 1970s
Located in Palermo, IT
Murano glass vase signed Cenedese & Albarelli, 1970s Purchased and stored, it is intact and in excellent condition. Signed with engraving on the glass,...
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1970s Italian Vintage Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Carlo Moretti Vase Marbled Agate Glass Red White Italian Studio Glass
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Red, pink, orange and white marbled art glass vase by Carlo Moretti from the 1970s. This is a stunning piece of Venetian studio art glass that reflects the unique style and creativit...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Winslow Anderson for Blenko "Pinched" Art Glass Vase, 1960s
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Winslow Anderson for Blenko "Pinched" Art Glass Vase, 1960s.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Glass

Danish Art Nouveau Large Planter by L. Hjorth Ceramic Abstract Ornament, 1910s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Large ceramic planter from the Danish ceramic studio Lauritz Hjorth. Manufactured ca 1910s to 1920s. The planter is made from stoneware and features a hand painted abstract onrmenta...
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Large Vintage Hand Hammered Copper Vessel
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional Hand crafted hammered copper vessel, probably made for American moonshine era Producer. The large copper vessels were used for stora...
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1960s North American Rustic Vintage Vases

Materials

Brass, Copper

Murano Glass Vase with Blue Stripes attributed to Barovier & Toso
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A 1930s Hand-blown clear glass vase with internal blue swirls. Made in Murano Italy during the 1930s or 40s. Distinct Art Deco styling. This designs is attributed to Ercole Barovier....
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Brutalist mid century modern stoneware vase
Located in Bristol, GB
Brutalist Mid century modern stoneware vase. England, mid 20th century. A sculptural, hand thrown studio pottery vase with a wonderful natural textured glazed finish, Good size, ex...
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Mid-20th Century British Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Midcentury Porcelain White Mini Vase with a Frill, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A lovely Mid-Century Modern white porcelain/ceramic vase from the 1960s. Original vintage good condition. Only one unique piece.
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Mid-20th Century French Vases

Materials

Glass, Ceramic, Porcelain

Swedish Art Deco Ceramic Fish Silver and Aquamarine Vase, 1947
Located in Uccle, BE
Wilhelm Kåge (1889-1960) is one of the most well-known representatives of the illustrious Swedish ceramic design of the 20th century. This piece is marked "Gustavsberg Argenta 47 Made in Sweden". Swedish ceramic artist and designer, Wilhelm Kåge (1889-1960) was primarily active in the late-1920s through the 1950s and is best known for his contribution to functionalist style, as well his work as the artistic leader of the Gustavsberg porcelain factory. Algot Wilhelm Kåge (originally Nilsson) was born in 1889 in Stockholm. Kåge studied decorative painting at the Technical School, later known as the School of Art Konstfack, in Stockholm (never graduating), and subsequently at the Valand Academy in Gothenburg, where he studied under Scandinavian painters...
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1940s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Vases

Materials

Silver

Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Birds Flying In Garden
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese Meiji Era Silver and enamel vase. Circa: Late 19th Century The baluster form vase is enameled with polychrome images of blossoming flowers and plants and birds ma...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Vases

Materials

Enamel, Silver

Art Deco Émile Gallé Cameo Glass w/ Amber and Yellow Naturalist Detailing Vase
Located in New York, NY
This equisential detailed Art Deco Émile Gallé Cameo Glass Vase in Amber and Yellow W/Naturalist Detailing originates from France, Circa 1900. Features a golden base color with amber...
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Early 1900s French Art Deco Antique Vases

Materials

Glass

Nerissa Victorino Acoma Pottery Vase, New Mexico, 20th Century
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Nerissa Victorino Acoma Pottery Vase, 20th Century. Signed N. Victorino, Acoma NM.
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20th Century American Native American Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Judith Stiles Postmodern Vase, New York Art Studio Pottery, 1980s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Playful vintage vase features hand painted abstract graphic designs in Postmodern style on ombre mauve pink background with turquoise rim and accent band on the bottom of the vase. The vase is hand signed by the artist on the bottom. Judith Stiles studied ceramic glazes under Susan Parks...
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Gorgeous Muller Frères Vase in Cameo Glass with a Rare Polichrome Anemone Decor
Located in Bochum, NRW
Gorgeous Muller Frères Vase, Art Nouveau Cameo Glass with a Rare Anemone Decor, circa 1920. Art Nouveau Cameo Glass Anemone Vase by Muller Frères, c...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Orchies Ceramics Factory Pair Of French Art Deco Ceramic Vases
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly invite you to read the entire description, as we provide detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity of our objects. These stunning vases display clear Art Deco influences, evident in the geometric lines and squared, decorative handles adorned with elegant gilding. The tapered, symmetrical shape is typical of the 1920s and 1930s when Art Deco was at its peak. The predominant color is a deep cobalt blue, characteristic of high-quality ceramic production from that era, associated with a refined decorative style. The gilded handles create a striking and luxurious visual contrast with the rest of the design. The geometric gilded handles, distinctive in their elegance, reflect neoclassical influences reinterpreted through the lens of Art Deco. The decorative details on the handles were applied by hand, a hallmark of fine ceramic craftsmanship. The ceramic used is glazed earthenware. The glossy finish suggests the use of vitreous glazes, applied to achieve a shiny, even surface. The gilding on the handles may have been done using the ceramic lustre technique, where gold is applied at a low temperature after an initial firing, resulting in a durable, shiny finish. The vases date to the period between 1925 and 1930, as indicated by the stamps on the bottom. The Orchies pottery factory was one of the leading French manufacturers specializing in ceramics, located in Orchies, in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region. Founded in 1886 by Désiré Leroy, the company quickly gained a reputation for the quality of its products and its distinctive trademark, often featuring the silhouette of a windmill, a typical symbol of that region of France. Initially focused on decorative ceramics and household items, the factory later expanded by merging with other local manufacturers, broadening its range of products. A key figure in the company's growth was Jules Auguste Hamin, who helped drive its expansion and brand development. Orchies products were renowned for their craftsmanship and the high quality of materials used. The ceramics were produced using a variety of techniques, including terracotta and glazed stoneware. Orchies excelled in the creation of decorative vases, tableware, pitchers, and other ornamental objects. Bright colors and glossy finishes were characteristic of many of their works, which blended elements of local tradition with Art Nouveau influences. During its golden age, Orchies not only dominated the French market but also exported its ceramics to several European countries and beyond. Its quality craftsmanship and refined design made its products highly valued by both the general public and collectors of art ceramics. The Orchies factory played a major role in the French ceramic industry from the late 19th to the early 20th century, contributing significantly to the development of the Nord-Pas-de-Calais ceramic tradition. However, like many factories of the time, Orchies faced increasing industrial competition and the economic crises of the 20th century, ultimately ceasing operations in the mid-1900s. Today, Orchies ceramics are highly sought after by collectors for their beauty and rarity. The windmill silhouette, imprinted on many of their pieces, remains a distinctive mark of quality and elegance. This pair of vases is a beautiful example of French Art Deco ceramics...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage L.E. Smith Ruby Red & Amberina Ribbed Swung Vase 25.25"
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measuring 25.25" h x 7" w This striking mid-century swung vase was produced by **L.E. Smith Glass Company**, a renowned American glass manufacturer known for its vibrant art glass and innovative designs. Crafted using the **swung glass...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Ettore Sottsass Y Limited Edition Vase in Wood and Murano Glass for Flowers
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Y vase made for the collection of twenty-seven woods for Chinese artificial flowers vase by Ettore Sottsass, Edited by Design Gallery Milano, 1995. Limited edition of 12 numbered pi...
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1990s European Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Wood

20th Century Barovier & Toso Cylindrical Glass Vase from Lenti Series, 40s
Located in Turin, Turin
Ercole Barovier was born in Murano on June 16, 1889. He completed his classical studies in Venice, and engaged in various activities unrelated to glassmaking to finally land in the V...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Fratelli Toso Murano Purple Stripes Italian Art Glass Scroll Edge Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Priced per item (3 available as shown). Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown purple stripe panels with ribbed pattern Italian art glass flower vases. Documented to the Fratelli Toso ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

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

Elegant Mid-Century Modern Glass Vase by Arthur Percy for Gullaskruf, Sweden
Located in Knivsta, SE
Very Elegant Mid-Century Modern Glass Vase by Arthur Percy (Sweden 1886-1976) for Gullaskruf Glasbruk, Småland, Sweden. Beautiful color. Wear consistent with age and use
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Mid Century Modernist Japanese Bronze Vase
Located in San Diego, CA
Modernist bronze vase with beautiful patina. Comes in the original signed presentation box. Japan.
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1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases

Materials

Bronze

Elegant Amber Blown Glass Vase - Early 20th Century Spanish Artistry
Located in Barcelona, ES
Enhance your decor with the timeless elegance of this vintage amber blown glass vase from the early 20th century. Crafted by an unknown Spanish ...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Opaline Murano Glass Vase for Venini , circa 1970, Italy.
Located in Brussels, BE
Elegant Murano glass vase for Venini, circa 1970, Italy. Red and pale pink opaline . Dimensions: 36 cm H, diameter: 17 cm . Good condition, with is original round Venini sticker. All...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Italian Aldo Londi for Bitossi Collectors Vase in Rimini Blu Design, 1980s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Aldo Londi for Bitossi Collectors Vase in Rimini Blu Design, 1980s Beautiful small vase designed from Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramiche, Italy...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modernist Round Speckled Earth Tone Ceramic Vase w/ Tapered Neck
Located in New York, NY
This beautifully formed and materially sensitive Mid-Century Modernist Round Speckled Earth Tone Ceramic Vase W/ Tapered Neck originates from the United States, Circa 1960. Features ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases

Materials

Ceramic

20th century free form ceramic vase by Jacqueline and Bernard Courcoul 1960
By Jacqueline et Bernard Courcoul
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Jacqueline and Bernard Courcoul Unique handmade stoneware ceramic vase by Jacqueline and Bernard Courcoul Blue and grey ceramic glazes colors Original 20th century design ceramic ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Confetti Cobalt Blue and Red Glass Vase by Erika Lagerbielke for Orrefors Sweden
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Architectural sommerso cobalt blue vase with minimalistic red accent on the rim was designed by Erika Lagerbielke for Orrefors Sweden as a part of Confetti series. The bright, inten...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Sommerso, Glass, 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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