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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

Mid-Century Modern Earthenware Vase by Accolay Pottery, France, 1960
Mid-Century Modern Earthenware Vase by Accolay Pottery, France, 1960

Mid-Century Modern Earthenware Vase by Accolay Pottery, France, 1960

By Accolay Pottery

Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR

Mid-Century Modern Earthenware vase signed Accolay Studio Pottery, 1960 - France Large ceramic vase decorated with two women swimming like mermaids. The shape of the vase and the two handles are reminiscent of an ancient jar...

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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases

Materials

Enamel

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

Pewter Vase by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

By Just Andersen

Located in Værløse, DK

Early Pewter Vase designed by Just Andersen in the 1920s. * Oval pewter vase with slim neck. * Designer: Just Andersen * Model: 1522 * Year: 1918-1929 * Condition: Good vintage con...

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1920s Danish Art Deco Vintage Vases

Materials

Pewter

Erphila Art Pottery Art Deco Cubist Ceramic Vase, Germany 1920s
Erphila Art Pottery Art Deco Cubist Ceramic Vase, Germany 1920s

Erphila Art Pottery Art Deco Cubist Ceramic Vase, Germany 1920s

By Erphila

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Antique or vintage art pottery vase features tapered body with elongated cylindrical neck, decorated with wide band of abstract graphic motifs in Cubist style with Art Deco influence...

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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery

André Delatte Nancy Art Deco Vase
André Delatte Nancy Art Deco Vase

André Delatte Nancy Art Deco Vase

By Andre Delatte

Located in NANTES, FR

Art Deco vase circa 1930. Blown glass in a wrought iron and bronze frame. Signed A.Delatte Nancy. Height: 27 cm Base diameter: 10.2 cm Neck diameter: 10.8 cm André Delatte (born in...

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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Vases

Materials

Bronze, Wrought Iron

Kosta Boda Bertil Vallien Volcano Series Mini Object Vase, Double Bubble 48136
Kosta Boda Bertil Vallien Volcano Series Mini Object Vase, Double Bubble 48136

Kosta Boda Bertil Vallien Volcano Series Mini Object Vase, Double Bubble 48136

By Kosta Boda, Boda, Bertil Vallien

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

This exquisite mini object vase is a standout piece from Bertil Vallien's iconic Volcano series, designed in 1981. The unique double bubble shape is enhanced by the stunning iridesce...

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1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Vases

Materials

Luster, Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Carstens & Uffrecht 1940's Art Deco Vase
Carstens & Uffrecht 1940's Art Deco Vase

Carstens & Uffrecht 1940's Art Deco Vase

Located in New York, NY

1940's Art-Deco pottery vase by Carstens Uffrech beautiful designed and color, in vintage original condition with minor wear and patina due to age and use.

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1940s German Art Deco Vintage Vases

Materials

Pottery

Arthur Percy, Wall Mounted Vases, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
Arthur Percy, Wall Mounted Vases, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s

Arthur Percy, Wall Mounted Vases, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s

By Arthur Percy

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of fluted green glazed ceramic wall mounted vases designed by Arthur Percy and produced by Gefle, Sweden, c. 1930s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inc...

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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Victorian Hyacinth Vase
Victorian Hyacinth Vase

Victorian Hyacinth Vase

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

Hand rolled, emerald-colored glass hyacinth forcing vase from the 1890’s. We believe this item to be in good antique condition considering its age, and an...

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19th Century French Victorian Antique Vases

Materials

Glass

Art Noveau Bronze vase by A. Granberg for Hugo Elmqvist, Sweden, ca 1900
Art Noveau Bronze vase by A. Granberg for Hugo Elmqvist, Sweden, ca 1900

Art Noveau Bronze vase by A. Granberg for Hugo Elmqvist, Sweden, ca 1900

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Lovely Art Noveau vase by A. Granberg, made from black patinated bronze in a stately form. Elegant decor of dragonflies in relief around the opening.

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Early 1900s Swedish Art Nouveau Antique Vases

Materials

Bronze

Virena Vase - The Wedding by Sten Studio - Edition of 15
Virena Vase - The Wedding by Sten Studio - Edition of 15

Virena Vase - The Wedding by Sten Studio - Edition of 15

By Sten Studio

Located in Tampa, FL

Materials: Pineapple onyx, green jade onyx, travertine, blue sky marble, red travertine The Wedding Some unions are written in stone. In an abandoned chapel, where vows were once sp...

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2010s Mexican Vases

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Limestone, Travertine, Marble

Richard Le Corrone Greek Stoneware Vase, Ciboure, Early 1950s
Richard Le Corrone Greek Stoneware Vase, Ciboure, Early 1950s

Richard Le Corrone Greek Stoneware Vase, Ciboure, Early 1950s

By Ciboure, Richard Le Corrone

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

Large Stoneware Vase by Richard Le Corrone, Ciboure, France, Early 1950s. Important French stoneware vase created in the early 1950s by Richard Le Corrone for the renowned Ciboure p...

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1950s French Art Deco Vintage Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

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

Striped Brass Sphere Vase
Striped Brass Sphere Vase

Striped Brass Sphere Vase

Located in Fairfield, CA

A vintage brass vase with an embossed design to the surface. Lovely sphere shape and detailing with interchanging bands of bright gold brass and darker patinated brass.

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Late 20th Century Vases

Materials

Brass

Maria Vessel, Handmade in Portugal
Maria Vessel, Handmade in Portugal

Maria Vessel, Handmade in Portugal

By Project 213A

Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT

Maria Vessel in Brick Designed by Project 213A in 2020 Handmade Stoneware This vase is inspired by the Greco-Roman period, having a timeless appearance and finished with a contempor...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Murano Purple Art Glass Centerpiece Bowl with Applied Clear Glass
Murano Purple Art Glass Centerpiece Bowl with Applied Clear Glass

Murano Purple Art Glass Centerpiece Bowl with Applied Clear Glass

Located in Barcelona, ES

Murano glass centerpiece vase in purple and filigree clear glass rim, Italy, 1950s. Stunning blown glass purple centerpiece with faceted body and h...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass

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

Contemporary Fish Design Gaetano Pesce Medusa L 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: L - Ø 22cm x H 36cm Colours: Matt white. Material: RESIN Vase in...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Resin

Ikebana Vase, White
Ikebana Vase, White

Ikebana Vase, White

By MONDAYS

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Wabi Sabi vase perfect for a single stem or small bouquet. Available in Golden bronze or matte white on dark clay. Vase is low and wide, and each is truly one-of-a-kind though they a...

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2010s American Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Pablo Picasso Signed Limited Ed. Madoura Pottery Pitcher Têtes , 1956 A.R. 368
Pablo Picasso Signed Limited Ed. Madoura Pottery Pitcher Têtes , 1956 A.R. 368

Pablo Picasso Signed Limited Ed. Madoura Pottery Pitcher Têtes , 1956 A.R. 368

By Madoura, Pablo Picasso

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful, original Mid-Century Modern Madoura pottery pitcher/vase by renowned Spanish artist Pablo Picasso titled "Têtes (Heads)". The piece features two hand painted images of ...

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Paint, Pottery, Earthenware

Orrefors Reed Vase Clear Large
Orrefors Reed Vase Clear Large

Orrefors Reed Vase Clear Large

By Monica Förster

Located in Wilkes Barre, PA

With Reed, Swedish designer Monica Förster shows how to create a sense of organic movement by emphasizing folds. A quiet sway in the solid, clear glass. The large Reed can be placed ...

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2010s Swedish Vases

Materials

Crystal

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

Baccarat, Green Opaline Snake Vase, France, 1880
Baccarat, Green Opaline Snake Vase, France, 1880

Baccarat, Green Opaline Snake Vase, France, 1880

By Baccarat

Located in Rijssen, NL

Luxury at its finest, high-end antique crystal vase made by Baccarat. The vase in green opaline and gold net decorated with a snake in white and gold encircling the neck. Dimensions...

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1810s French Napoleon III Antique Vases

Materials

Crystal

Scavo Cenedese Blue Glass Vase from the 1950s
Scavo Cenedese Blue Glass Vase from the 1950s

Scavo Cenedese Blue Glass Vase from the 1950s

By Cenedese Scavo

Located in Milano, MI

Blue vase in Scavo di Cenedese glass made in the 1950s. Measures: Ø 13 cm, H 19 cm Scavo glass is a type of ornamental glass with a rough surface with a matte finish in imitati...

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1950s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair Large Chinese Iron-Red Foo Dog Vases, 20th Century
Pair Large Chinese Iron-Red Foo Dog Vases, 20th Century

Pair Large Chinese Iron-Red Foo Dog Vases, 20th Century

Located in Pasadena, CA

This is a great pair of Chinese late 20th century Rouge de Fer or Iron-Red tall vases decorated with traditional Foo Dogs to the fronts and poems to the backs. These happy dogs prese...

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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Original Murano Art Glass Handkerchief Vase in Lattimo Filigrana with Gold foil
Original Murano Art Glass Handkerchief Vase in Lattimo Filigrana with Gold foil

Original Murano Art Glass Handkerchief Vase in Lattimo Filigrana with Gold foil

By Fulvio Bianconi, Venini

Located in Bochum, NRW

Italian Venetian Murano Art Glass Handkerchief Vase, from the 1940s, Italy. A beautiful Fazzoletto original Murano glass in Lattimo Filigrana and gold foil spreaded. This beautiful p...

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases

Materials

Gold Leaf

Dutch Delft Blue Ceramic Tulip Vase Set XL GOLD
Dutch Delft Blue Ceramic Tulip Vase Set XL GOLD

Dutch Delft Blue Ceramic Tulip Vase Set XL GOLD

Located in Delft, NL

Dutch Delft Blue Ceramic Tulip Vase Set XL GOLD This three-piece XL tulip vase is a size larger than its popular predecessor and, with its dimensions, is an even more impressive sig...

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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Vases

Materials

Ceramic

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

Mid-Century French Ceramic Vase by Jacques Blin 'circa 1950s'
Mid-Century French Ceramic Vase by Jacques Blin 'circa 1950s'

Mid-Century French Ceramic Vase by Jacques Blin 'circa 1950s'

By Jacques Blin

Located in London, GB

Vintage French ceramic decorative pitcher / decanter / vase (circa 1950s) by Jacques Blin. The vase is in a subtle hue covered in Blin's trademark misty glaze. It is decorated with a...

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Tall Bubble Vase in White Textured Resin by Paola Valle
Tall Bubble Vase in White Textured Resin by Paola Valle

Tall Bubble Vase in White Textured Resin by Paola Valle

By Paola Valle

Located in Ciudad De México, MX

Striking and elegant, the Tall Bubble Vase has a unique silhouette that brings a modern and playful feel to any space. Styled in built-ins or filled with florals, this vase is as ver...

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2010s Mexican Modern Vases

Materials

Resin

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

Mid Century Art Glass Vase by Arthur Pery made in Sweden circa 1950's
Mid Century Art Glass Vase by Arthur Pery made in Sweden circa 1950's

Mid Century Art Glass Vase by Arthur Pery made in Sweden circa 1950's

By Holmgaard

Located in New York, NY

Mid Century Art Glass vase vase made in Sweden by Arthur Percy c. 1950's. The blown vase features an exaggerated elongated neck over the ball form base. This example is in excellent...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

1970s Carlo Moretti for Opaline Florence Space Age Opaline Glass Italian Vase
1970s Carlo Moretti for Opaline Florence Space Age Opaline Glass Italian Vase

1970s Carlo Moretti for Opaline Florence Space Age Opaline Glass Italian Vase

By Carlo Moretti, Opaline florence

Located in Aci Castello, IT

A rare blue and green and white opaline glass vase made in Italy in the Seventies by Opaline Florence. Every single vase it's different from the other ones. The vase it's in perfect condition. Carlo Moretti is an esteemed Italian glass designer and manufacturer known for its exquisite handcrafted pieces. Opaline Florence is a renowned Italian glassware...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Opaline Glass

Painted Ceramic Pitcher Vase by Bruno Gambone 1970s
Painted Ceramic Pitcher Vase by Bruno Gambone 1970s

Painted Ceramic Pitcher Vase by Bruno Gambone 1970s

By Bruno Gambone

Located in Milano, MI

Hand-painted ceramic pitcher, made by Bruno Gambone in the 1970s Ø cm 20 h cm 17 Bruno Gambone (1936-2021) was an influential Italian ceramicist and artist, widely recognized for h...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases

Materials

Ceramic

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

Scandinavian Mid-century Modern design art glass vase by Erik Höglund, Sweden
Scandinavian Mid-century Modern design art glass vase by Erik Höglund, Sweden

Scandinavian Mid-century Modern design art glass vase by Erik Höglund, Sweden

By Erik Höglund, Boda

Located in Skarpnäck, SE

A fantastic and rare glass bowl made and signed by Erik Höglund, the master of architectural glass, a part of Swedish Modern Abstract Art Glass from the 1960s. This vase is so typic...

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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases

Materials

Glass

Murano glass vase italy around 1970s
Murano glass vase italy around 1970s

Murano glass vase italy around 1970s

Located in Wien, Au

Murano glass vase italy around 1970s Original condition

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

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

Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Spaghetti Vase L 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. Measures: L - ø 22cm x H 36cm Colours: Clear and Gold. Material: RE...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Resin

Wonderful Sea-Green Venetian Style Glass Pitcher in Hand Blown Art Glass
Wonderful Sea-Green Venetian Style Glass Pitcher in Hand Blown Art Glass

Wonderful Sea-Green Venetian Style Glass Pitcher in Hand Blown Art Glass

Located in Meer, VAN

Wonderful Sea-Green Venetian Style Glass Pitcher in Hand Blown Art Glass A delicate neo-renaissance Venetian style glass pitcher in a deep sea-green tone, its silhouette recalling t...

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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Revival Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Peter Voulkos Signed Early Mid-Century Modern Stoneware Pottery Vase, 1950s
Peter Voulkos Signed Early Mid-Century Modern Stoneware Pottery Vase, 1950s

Peter Voulkos Signed Early Mid-Century Modern Stoneware Pottery Vase, 1950s

By Peter Voulkos

Located in Studio City, CA

A fantastic early stoneware California studio pottery vase (circa early 1950s) by Master Greek-American potter/artist Peter Voulkos featuring a ribbed design and dark, luminous glaze...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery, Stoneware

Unique Art Nouveau Vase by Meta Lieberkind, Royal Copenhagen, Denmark, 1911
Unique Art Nouveau Vase by Meta Lieberkind, Royal Copenhagen, Denmark, 1911

Unique Art Nouveau Vase by Meta Lieberkind, Royal Copenhagen, Denmark, 1911

By Royal Copenhagen

Located in Valby, 84

Unique Art Nouveau vase of ovoid form in porcelain, hand painted with a large blue iris in full bloom above elongated green leaves, the upper body with a continuous landscape of wate...

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1910s Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Art Nouveau Glass Compote Vase, Palm Tree Design, French, Early 20th-C
Art Nouveau Glass Compote Vase, Palm Tree Design, French, Early 20th-C

Art Nouveau Glass Compote Vase, Palm Tree Design, French, Early 20th-C

Located in Valencia, VC

Early 20th-century French Art Nouveau glass compote vase, designed in a sculptural palm tree form with finely etched detailing and a rich rusty orange hue. This piece reflects the ...

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Glass

Gaetano Pesce Clear Special Vase XL Resin Fuchsia Pink Lilac
Gaetano Pesce Clear Special Vase XL Resin Fuchsia Pink Lilac

Gaetano Pesce Clear Special Vase XL Resin Fuchsia Pink Lilac

By Gaetano Pesce

Located in barasso, IT

Clear special extra color vase - Clear pink, clear fuchsia, clear lilac, matt pink. Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: XL - ø...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Resin

Large Delft White and Blue Faience Covered Vase or Ginger Jar, 20th Century
Large Delft White and Blue Faience Covered Vase or Ginger Jar, 20th Century

Large Delft White and Blue Faience Covered Vase or Ginger Jar, 20th Century

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

This elegant and generously proportioned Delft blue covered vase is a striking example of Dutch decorative faience, beautifully executed in a rich palette of cobalt, sapphire, and de...

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20th Century Dutch Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Paint, Earthenware

Pair French Régence Ormolu & Tôle Planters with Classical Allegorical Figures
Pair French Régence Ormolu & Tôle Planters with Classical Allegorical Figures

Pair French Régence Ormolu & Tôle Planters with Classical Allegorical Figures

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of French Régence–Style Ormolu & Tôle Planters with Classical Allegorical Figures, Early 19th Century Four pieces: a pair of Tole & Ormolu vases and a pair of tin liners...

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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Vases

Materials

Zinc, Ormolu, Metal

Vintage blue art glass vase, Italy 1970s
Vintage blue art glass vase, Italy 1970s

Vintage blue art glass vase, Italy 1970s

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

Beautiful blue art glass vase made in Italy in the 1970s. The vintage vase is in very good vintage condition, with no damage. Dimensions: Width: ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

1914 René Lalique Vase Monnaie du Pape Cased Opalescent Glass Blue Patina
1914 René Lalique Vase Monnaie du Pape Cased Opalescent Glass Blue Patina

1914 René Lalique Vase Monnaie du Pape Cased Opalescent Glass Blue Patina

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Vase "Monnaie du Pape" made in cased opalescent glass with blue patina by Rene Lalique in 1914. Engraved signature on bottom. Perfect condition. Exceptional opalescence. height : ...

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1910s French Art Deco Vintage Vases

Materials

Blown 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.