Vases
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Vases
Ceramic
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Vases
Porcelain
Early 2000s French Modern Vases
Crystal
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Murano Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Vases
Clay
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Clay, Terracotta
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Clay, Terracotta
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Clay, Terracotta
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Clay, Terracotta
1930s British Modern Vintage Vases
Sterling Silver
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Vases
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Plastic
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vases
Art Glass
2010s French Modern Vases
Clay
Early 2000s French Modern Vases
Glass, Art Glass
2010s Australian Modern Vases
Steel
1980s French Modern Vintage Vases
Crystal
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Clay, Terracotta
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Vases
Ceramic
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Clay, Terracotta
Early 20th Century Italian Modern Vases
Terracotta
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Clay, Terracotta
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Clay, Terracotta
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Clay, Terracotta
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Clay, Terracotta
2010s North Korean Modern Vases
Shell, Eggshell
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Vases
Marble, Ormolu
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vases
Ceramic
2010s Belgian Modern Vases
Bronze
2010s Australian Modern Vases
Steel
20th Century European Modern Vases
Glass
1970s Swedish Modern Vintage Vases
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century German Modern Vases
Porcelain
2010s North Korean Modern Vases
Shell, Eggshell
2010s North Korean Modern Vases
Shell, Eggshell
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vases
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Vases
Glass
2010s French Modern Vases
Ceramic
1930s Italian Modern Vintage Vases
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Glass
Early 2000s Italian Modern Vases
Resin, Epoxy Resin
1970s Swedish Modern Vintage Vases
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Vases
Ceramic
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Vases
Ceramic
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Murano Glass
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
2010s Palestinian Modern Vases
Glass
20th Century French Modern Vases
Ceramic
2010s French Modern Vases
Ceramic
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Vases
Metal, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Ceramic, Earthenware
1990s Italian Modern Vases
Murano Glass
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Vases
Ceramic
1990s Italian Modern Vases
Murano Glass
2010s French Modern Vases
Stoneware
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vases
Epoxy Resin, Lucite, Acrylic
Early 20th Century American Modern Vases
Sterling Silver
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Vases
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.