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Vases For Sale
Style: Modern
Style: Arts and Crafts
Contemporary Fish Design Gaetano Pesce Pompitu I Vase L Light Ruby Fuchsia
Located in barasso, IT
Pompitu I Vase - Clear Light Ruby And Matt Fuchsia Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: L - Ø 22cm x H 36cm Colours: Clear Lig...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Resin

Hyacinth Vase Italian Glass & Sterling Silver Sottsass Association Egizia Milano
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Extremely rare cylindric hyacinth vase with an additional glass liner designed by Manuela and Riccardo Forti when they have been with Sottsass Associati,...
Category

1990s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Roseville Pottery Arts & Crafts Large Yellow Glazed Handled Art Pottery Jug
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts large glazed handled art pottery jug or vase By Roseville Pottery USA, 1930s Glazed ceramic in a beautiful yellow color. Measures: 12"W x 11"D x 19.5"H. ...
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1930s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Joseph Heinrichs Style Arts and Crafts Hand-Hammered Copper Vases, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Arts & Crafts vases In the manner of Joseph Heinrichs USA, early 20th century Hand hammered copper, with riveted bands to tops and bases. Measures: 4"W...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Vases

Materials

Copper

1980s Modernist Sterling Silver and Blue Murano Glass Vase by Cleto Munari
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This vase is a striking 1980s Modernist piece by Cleto Munari, an Italian designer celebrated for his innovative work in silver and glass. The vase is crafted from deep cobalt blue M...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Sterling Silver

Japanese Modern Minimalist LAAB Dome L Vase Raku Ceramic White Crakle
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
Dome L vase A bulging body marked by generous curves and enlivened by tiny dark speckles defines this exquisite ceramic vase, whose characteristic, delicate cracks result from a d...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic "apple" vase by Georges Jouve, France, 1950's
Located in Paris, FR
Black ceramic vase by Georges Jouve, signed, France, 1950's
Category

1950s French Modern Vintage Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Hand Repoussé Kuai Block Vase in Antique Copper by Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kuai Design Block vase Antique Copper Hand Repoussé Limited Edition Contemporary This vase needs a liner. Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hammering decorative relief ...
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2010s Modern Vases

Materials

Copper

Black Glass Trumpet Vase by Hutschenreuther, Leonard, Germany, 1980s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Delicate black glass vase decorated with gold flowers by Leonard Paris. It was manufactured in Germany by Hutschenreuther during the 1980s.
Category

1980s German Modern Vintage Vases

Materials

Glass

13 Malide Vase, by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The 13 Malide glass vase was originally designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1986. The vase is part of the “Malide Glass” collection. Made in Murano glass, and signed on the base “E.Sottsa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Contemporary Hoof Vase in Raspberry Peking Glass by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hoof vase Raspberry peking glass finish Hand blown glass Hand carved Contemporary Limited Edition. Peking glass refers to the high-quality glass art produced by the imperial and commercial workshops in Beijing during the Ching Dynasty, China 1644-1911. Since then, ‘Peking Glass’ has become synonymous with the Chinese technique of glassmaking. Robert Kuo glass...
Category

2010s Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass

Smart Concrete Vase Handmade in Italy, Mod.II
Located in Rome, Lazio
A family of concrete vase, ideated and realized in Italy. To keep concrete lights and play with it. More color combinations available.      
Category

2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Concrete

Petite White Clear Swirl Art Glass Murano Flower Design Bowl, Modern, 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown Italian art glass bowl in calyx style. A beautiful piece of art for any room. Found at an Estate Sale in Verona, Italy.
Category

1980s Italian Modern Vintage Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Ceramic Vase "Asia" Handcrafted in White by Gabriella B. Made in Italy
Located in Treviso, IT
Ceramic vase Asia white glazed cod. ASIA001 Measures: Height 110.0 cm. - diameter 38.0 cm.
Category

2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Hand-Blown Murano Supreme Vase in Emerald Green Large
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Hand-Blown Murano Supreme Vase in emerald green exudes timeless elegance, blending frosted and clear glass into a harmonious masterpiece. Its gently ribbed texture creates a dyna...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Hand Blown Murano Vase Gomitolo in Tourmaline Green Tall
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This tall, elegant Murano glass vase epitomizes modern sophistication while celebrating the rich heritage of traditional glass-blowing techniques. Standing as a testament to Murano’s master artisans, its unique, twisted design gracefully spirals around the body, creating a mesmerizing interplay of light and shadow. Rich hints of tourmaline green...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Set of 3 Hand Blown Murano Faceted Vases in Amber
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Elevate your home décor with the sublime elegance of our faceted amber vases, a masterpiece of Murano glass artistry. This exquisite trio, meticulously crafted by skilled artisans, c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Ambrosià handcrafted Crystal Flower Vase
Located in Glendale, CA
Ambrosià Crystal Flower Vase – Hand-Cut Art Deco Home Jewelry The Ambrosià Crystal Flower Vase is a stunning embodiment of luxury home décor, blending t...
Category

2010s Modern Vases

Materials

Crystal

Ambrosià  handcrafted Crystal Flower Vase
Ambrosià  handcrafted Crystal Flower Vase
$432 Sale Price / item
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Hand-Blown Murano Frozen Vase in Emerald Green Medium
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Murano Frozen Vase in Emerald Green is a sculptural marvel, embodying the essence of refined design and intricate craftsmanship. Its deep emerald green surface flows seamlessly i...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Rectangle Bubble Vase in Navy Blue Resin by Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Striking and elegant, the Rectangle 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 a...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Vases

Materials

Marble

Large Green Coloured Glass Vase, Signed by Winnowski, Biot, France, 1990s
Located in Munich, DE
Created and signed by Raymond Winnowski in Biot, France. This artist is know as one of the masters of creative glass blowing, creating bubbles captured in glass. This piece is in per...
Category

1990s French Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Huge Red Opaline Glass Vase by Carlo Nason Eklettika Vintage Murano Studio Art
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Elegant red opaline glass Vase by Carlo Nason of the "Eklettika" series is a stunning work of art made from high-quality red opaline glass. The vase is large in size, making it a com...
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

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

Maria Vessel, Handmade in Portugal
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

Hand Cut Ellipses Modern Crystal Vase: Arcaico Handcrafted Crystal Flower Vase
Located in Glendale, CA
Ellipses Hand-Cut Lead Crystal Vase – Luxury Art Deco-Inspired Centerpiece in Gray, Black and Clear crystal The Ellipses is a striking hand-cut crystal vase designed by our founder...
Category

2010s American Modern Vases

Materials

Crystal

Antique Wabi Sabi Style Vase in Patinated Iron
Located in Tilburg, NL
Antique Vase in Patinated Iron, late 19th century. This is a truly wonderful vase in patinated and rusted iron. Presumably 19th century with a classic and timeless shape. On top of ...
Category

Late 19th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique Vases

Materials

Iron

Rectangle Bubble Vase in Black Resin by Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Striking and elegant, the Rectangle 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 a...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Vases

Materials

Marble

Modernist Round Vase by Artist Lorenzo Burchiellaro
Located in New York, NY
A sculptural Modernist round vase by artist Lorenzo Burchiellaro. Textured cast aluminum. Signed underneath Burchiellaro.  
Category

1970s Italian Modern Vintage Vases

Materials

Aluminum

Sailor Vase Handmade Textured Glaze
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
The Sailor vase by project 213A has been designed in 2020 and was launched in 2021. This glaze has a rough almost sandy texture and comes in a soft beige oat colour Handmade in Por...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Fendi Casa Hand-blown Vetri Glass Artístico Murano Vase, Amethyst Faceted Cut
Located in Miami, FL
Fendi Casa Hand-blown Vetri Glass Artístico Murano Vase, Amethyst Faceted Cut Offered for sale is one Fendi Casa hand-blown vases manufactured in Italy by Vetri Artístico Murano. W...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Lara Bohinc Fortress Treasury Box Red Ceramic Geometric Contemporary, in Stock
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
Lara Bohinc continues to work with ancient and futuristic forms with new fortress designs, further exploring the complex geometry of this range. The hexagonal shapes interlock and embrace, creating a dynamic play of light and shade on the many surfaces and angles. Fortress treasury box is a new product...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

A E Jones. A pair of hand-hammered copper vases with silver teardrop decoration
Located in London, GB
A E Jones. A pair of Arts and Crafts hand-hammered copper vases with silver teardrop decorationThe fine silver decoration to the rim and to the teardrop decoration is an egg and dart pattern, the teardrop surmounted with leaf detailing. A E Jones used this fine egg and dart silver detailing often, but what is unusual is that each silver teardrop outlines an actual repoussé teardrop in the copper body of each vase.The base of the vase is stamped with the design number 2466. This number also points to a design by Jesson, Birkett & Co. It seems between 1905 and 1910 A E Jones company started working alongside the firm of Jesson Birkett & Co and it appears that both firms made many of the same designs.Price for the pair.Albert Edward Jones (1878-1954) worked for the church metalworkers, Hardman Powell. He took classes at and was a member of the Birmingham School of Art around 1900-1902 and would have been influenced by Arthur Dixon, Arthur Gaskin, Bernard Cuzner, and Edward R Taylor...
Category

Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Vases

Materials

Copper

Vase Vessel Tulip Sculpture Block Rose Quartz Marble Handmade Collectible Design
Located in Ancona, Marche
Important sculptural vase carved by hand from a solid block of Rose Quartz. Vase dimensions: L 26 x W 20 x H 53 cm. Available in different onyx and marbles. Limited edition of 35. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Rose Quartz

1980's Modern Sculptural Pink Crackle Vase by Jaru
By Jaru
Located in West Chester, PA
A fantastic artisan made two-handled sculptural ceramic vase fired in a pink crackle glaze finish by the California pottery company Jaru.
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Hand-Blown Murano Modern Fluid Vase in Onyx Black with Bubbles
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Commanding attention with its statuesque 22-inch form, this hand-blown Murano vase is a striking statement of modern glass artistry. The onyx-black core, bold and refined, rises thro...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Ornamental by Lameice Abu Aker Mouth-Blown Cups " Eye Candy"
Located in Jerusalem, IL
This piece is designed by Lameice Abu Aker a Palestinian designer based in Jerusalem. mouth-blown, lampworked, and shaped, in Jaba' a small village in the Palestinian Territories. pr...
Category

2010s Palestinian Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Arts & Crafts Ochre Vase by Adelaide Alsop Robineau
By Adelaide Alsop Robineau
Located in Chicago, US
Note: We highly recommend shipping through 1stDibs for its cost effectiveness, full insurance coverage, and reliable handling. While standard parcel services are an option, the default quote does not include packing and insurance. 1stDibs shipping provides a level of value, protection, and care that aligns with our commitment to safeguarding historic artworks and providing excellent client service. “A Robineau vase is a true work of art, unique in conception and perfect in execution, for every piece that left this studio was a labor of love.” – Ethel Brand Wise, The American Magazine of Art, 1929 Adelaide Alsop Robineau was a pioneer in American studio ceramics and excelled as an innovator in pottery both technically and aesthetically. As a young woman of high society in the late Victorian era, she gained early accolades as a skilled watercolorist and china painter and taught for a time at St. Mary’s Hall in Minnesota. In 1899, she married Samuel E. Robineau, a French gentleman and collector of Chinese ceramics. He was deeply intrigued by her talent and steadfastly supported and encouraged her throughout her career. The couple collaborated to produce a popular and influential monthly journal together, Keramic Studio, and went on to build a studio on their property in Syracuse, New York, which they named Four Winds. Robineau would also go on to teach for many years at Syracuse University while creating her own work and raising three children. Early in her career, she studied at Alfred University under Charles Binns, who is widely considered to be the progenitor of contemporary studio ceramics in America. His program established a shift in the craft of ceramics as an academic pursuit, rather than one of apprenticeship. Pottery throwers and the artists who decorated the wares traditionally inhabited separate roles in ceramic manufacture, a practice common in Europe. Binns’ philosophy merged the two, such that the potter had total agency of the final product. This marked a historic divergence in the creation of art pottery – one that Adelaide Robineau...
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1910s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Large Dora Maar Porcelain Vase
Located in New York, NY
Porcelain Reverie. Inspired by Dora Maar, the French photographer, poet, and painter best known for being a lover and muse of Pablo Picasso. Jonathan throws the models for the Muse v...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain, Pottery

Fish Design Gaetano Pesce Amazonia Vase L Clear Aqua, Brown, Fluo Fuchsia, Mint
Located in barasso, IT
Amazonia vase - Clear Aqua, Brown, Fluo Fuchsia, Mint Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: L Ø 22cm x H 36cm Other sizes avai...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Arts and Crafts Vases

Materials

Resin

Large Signed Earth Tone Raku Pottery Handled Vase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large Signed Earth Tone Raku Pottery Handled Vase Signed, Deal with Cypher Mark, #181 A striking large signed earth tone Raku pottery-handled vase, signed 'Deal, #181, with a distin...
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery

Pablo Picasso Glazed Earthenware Têtes Pitcher
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pablo Picasso (Spain, 1881 - 1973) Glazed Earthenware "Tètes" Pitcher. The Têtes pitcher was created in Vallauris, France in late 1940's, early 1950s. Pitcher is known for its distin...
Category

Early 20th Century French Modern Vases

Materials

Earthenware

Handblown Murano Sculptural Vase in Rose Gold
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The handblown Murano Burri Vase in Rose Gold is a sublime expression of luxury, merging the finest Venetian glassmaking traditions with an avant-garde design aesthetic. Its form, org...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

fferrone Set of 2 Contemporary Czech Clear Glass Trio Candelabras/Bud Vases
Located in Chicago, IL
The contemporary handcrafted set of two clear glass Trios Candelabras can serve as either a candelabra or bud vase. When used in multiples, endless playful arrangements can be create...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Vaserely inspired Kamenicky Senov Thomas Hora glass vase Malovana, Chech, 1999
Located in Zevenaar, NL
Great piece by Tomas Hora. Glass object or vase inspired by Vaserely. Chech republic, 1999 good condition, signed and stickered Thomas Hora and Kamenicky Senov. measurements: H 19 cm...
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1990s Czech Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Venini Opalino Small Vase in Sapphire Milk White Inside Murano Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Opalino small vase in Amber Murano glass by Venini. The Opalino vase is all about sophisticated and unique colors, thanks to the use of the traditional Op...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

New Modern Bowl in White and Black Marble, rotating, Designer Jacopo Simonetti
Located in Milan, IT
Bowl L in White Michelangelo and Black Marquinia marble Available also in the S version, and without a rotating mechanism. The hypnotic black and white stripes of the new Nova coll...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Marble

Hand Blown Murano Vase in Onyx Black with 24 Karat Gold Flecks
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Introducing an exquisite hand-blown Murano glass vase, a symbol of luxury and refined craftsmanship. This elegant vase showcases a deep olive green encased in onyx black, beautifully...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Gold Leaf

Arts and Crafts Glass and Wrought Iron Floor Vase on Stand
Located in London, GB
An Arts and Crafts glass and wrought iron floor vase on stand, the green tinted Vaseline trumpet with a waved rim, attributed to James Powell of Wh...
Category

Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Vases

Materials

Wrought Iron

Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Twins-C Vase L Resin Grey Clear
Located in barasso, IT
Twin-C vase, clear grey and clear. Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: L - ø 22cm x H 36cm Colours: Clear grey and clear. Mat...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Arts and Crafts Vases

Materials

Resin

The Drago Bianco Vessel by Coseincorso
Located in Geneve, CH
The Drago Bianco Vessel by Coseincorso Dimensions: Ø 40 x H 35 cm. Materials: Ceramic with unleaded glaze. The Drago Bianco takes inspiration from the drug pots produced in Castell...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Tall Bud Vase
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period sterling silver on bronze tall bud vase By Heintz Art Metal Shop USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 4"W x 4"D x 11.5"H. Good original vintage condi...
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Vases

Materials

Sterling Silver, Bronze

Hand-Blown Murano Modern Tall Faceted Vase in Emerald Green Large
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hand-Blown Murano Modern Tall Faceted Vase in Emerald Green exudes a refined elegance through its masterfully sculpted silhouette, carefully hand-formed by skilled artisans in Murano...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

New Modern Bowl in White and Black Marble, Designer Jacopo Simonetti
Located in Milan, IT
Bowl S in White Michelangelo and Black Marquinia marble Available also in the L version, and with a rotating mechanism The hypnotic black and white stripes of the new Nova collecti...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Marble

Debbie Vase Sage & Silver by Greg Natale
Located in Sydney,, NSW
Channelling the raw and rebellious energy of New York’s post-punk scene, the Debbie collection pays tribute to the legendary Blondie frontwoman with a mix of rock-and-roll audacity a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Vases

Materials

Silver

Japanese Raku Pottery Arts & Crafts Glazed Ceramic Art Pottery Lidded Vessel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Japanese Raku Arts & Crafts glazed ceramic art pottery vase or vessel with Japanese character finial lid Japan, Circa Mid-20th Century Measures: 8.25"W x 8.25"D x 14.75"...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Arts and Crafts Vases

Materials

Pottery

Italian Blue Marble Urns Vases, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and substantial pair of urn style blue marble vases, circa mid-20th century, Italy. Marble has black veining and is beautifully carved and...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Marble

Communicating Vases 4 elements BLUE in ceramic XXI Century by Chiara Berta Artist
Located in Medesano, IT
Communicating vessels represent bonds, the unions between individuals. They are made entirely by hand from ceramic or terracotta and each one is a unique piece. Vasi Comunicanti was ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Hand-Blown Modern Murano Vase with 24-karat Gold Flecks and Bubbles
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Hand-Blown Modern Murano Vase with 24-karat Gold Flecks and Bubbles is a striking fusion of Italian craftsmanship and contemporary luxury. Expertly created using traditional Mura...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Gold Leaf

Bruno Gambone Ceramic/Pottery Bottle/ Vase Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great sweet vase/bottle by the well known artist Bruno Gambone . signed and Italy in bottom.
Category

1960s Italian Modern Vintage Vases

Materials

Pottery, Ceramic

Quezal Arts & Crafts Iridescent Art Glass Vase
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Deco blue iridescent art glass vase By Quezal (signed on the underside) USA, Circa 1920s Measures: 3"W x 3"D x 7.5"H. Good original vintage condit...
Category

1920s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Italian Sommerso Murano Glass Vase by Luigi Onesto
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Beautiful Italian Sommerso murano glass vase by Luigi Onesto for Oball. In beautiful vintage condition, shows some wear consistent with age in underside of vase(see detail photo). S...
Category

1980s Italian Modern Vintage Vases

Materials

Murano 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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