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Vases For Sale
Item type: Antique and Vintage
Color:  Gray
Vintage Decorative Pitcher by Cloutier Brothers, circa 1970s
Located in London, GB
Decorative ceramic pitcher / vase by the Cloutier brothers (circa 1970s). An outer surface decorated in the Cloutier's trademark soft mauve with an e...
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1970s French Vintage Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Beatrice Wood Signed Midcentury California Studio Pottery Luster Glaze Vase
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful gem of a piece by famed American/California ceramicist Beatrice Wood featuring her highly coveted, gorgeously radiant turquoise luster glaze. A beautiful design with a delicate long neck rising from a circular base. Classic and timeless. Signed by Beatrice in her customary "Beato" on the underside of the base (with noted inventory number). Would be an amazing addition to any Mid-Century Modern pottery collection or personal collectors of her work or a fabulous stand-alone accent piece in about any setting. One of the best Beatrice Wood's luster glaze vases we have come across in quite a while. Know famously in the art world as "The Mama of Dada", Wood lived a long (1893-1998) and very fruitful, creative life and is considered by many experts and collectors alike to have been a centerpiece in the modern ceramic art movement of the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s. At one point in her career, Wood studied with master potters Otto and Gertrud Natzler and later become famed in her own right for her distinct luster-glazing techniques. In 1994, the Smithsonian Institution named Wood an "Esteemed American Artist". Her other awards include: 1994 Governor’s Awards for the Arts (California) 1993 Recognition as A Role Model by Women in Film 1992 Gold Medal for Highest Achievement in Craftsmanship, American Craft Council 1988 Distinguished Service Award, Arizona State University 1987 Fellow of American Craft Council Women’s Art Caucus, National Award (NCECA Award) 1986 Women’s Building Award 1984 Living Treasure of California 1983 Symposium Award of the Institute for Ceramic History 1961 Goodwill Ambassador from USA...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Earthenware

Art Deco Vase with Frosted Flower Motif, Julius Stolle 'Niemen Stolle, Poland'
Located in Verviers, BE
Imposing blue frosted pressed glass vase in Art Deco style. This large vase contrasts the geometry of lines with the rounder forms of flowers and dates to the early 1930s. It was cre...
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1930s Polish Art Deco Vintage Vases

Materials

Glass

Glazed Art Deco Design Vase Attributed to Charles Catteau Blue Dotts and Stripes
Located in Lisse, NL
Small but stunning Art Deco vase. This wonderful vase from circa 1930 is as good as you could hope for. Since it came from the same house as the other Art Deco vases we are selling ...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Moser & Söhne Karlsbad Art Deco Vase Signed with Geometric Gold Painted Design
Located in Verviers, BE
Ludwig Moser & Söhne Karlsbad. Signed: GERMANY Heavy crystal clear faceted vase with eight facets. A beautiful example of Post-war deco design and an early example. This midc...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases

Materials

Crystal

Large Round Green and Brown Drip Glaze Ceramic Planter with Handles
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A large round brown ceramic planter with a gorgeous verdigris green drip glaze. Perfect for a patio or foyer, this unusual vessel features two ro...
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20th Century Hong Kong Bohemian Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

"Soffiati" Vittorio Zecchin by MVM 1920s Murano Glass Vase
Located in Brescia, IT
"Soffiati" Vittorio Zecchin MVM, 1920-1930 Green blown glass Two slight sign (look the picture).
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1920s European Art Deco Vintage Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Hand-Cut Bohemian Crystal Vase
Located in Marbella, ES
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Late 20th Century Czech Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Kofferradio CSH-502 von Belair Klappbar mit Kassettenteil I 60er Jahren
Located in Berlin, DE
Seltenes Stereo Kofferradio in einzigartigem Zustand Sehr guter Klang Dual-Lautsprecher Mit Originalmikrophon
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Mid-20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Plastic

Durchsichtige Glas-Hängelampe von Peill & Putzler Germany 70ies
Located in Berlin, DE
Eine durchsichtige Glas-Hängelampe von Peill & Putzler - um 1970. Original-Verkabelung. Für eine E27 Glühbirne (nicht im Lieferumfang). Lieferumfang exakt wie abgebildet - Sie erhalt...
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Mid-20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

EM77 Vacuum jug by Erik Magnussen for Stelton Set in powder blue Danish design
Located in Berlin, DE
We have Stelton's vacuum jugs in elegant design and different colours. The thermos keep your beverages hot or cold for hours and are perfect for coffee, iced coffee, tea, or cocoa an...
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Mid-20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Plastic

Italian Ceramic Vase Double Cone Shape with White Over Black Glaze
Located in Chicago, IL
This tall ceramic vase has a double cone shape with a low "waist". The white glaze over the black base coat is loosely applied with varied thickness and tiny air bubbles overall. The...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Murano, Submerged Glass Vase, Colour Smoky Gray, Mandruzzato Italy, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Large multi-faceted glass vase by Mandruzzato. This beautiful piece is very elegant thanks to the delicate line and the smoky-transparent color. It is rare, not only for its shape bu...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Vintage Crystal Vase, 1950
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Large clear crystal free-form vase in translucent white crystal, circa 1960.
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Mid-20th Century European Vases

Materials

Crystal

Porcelain Fluted Rosenthal Vase with Gold Band
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Rosenthal vase with gold band and vertical ribbing. Perfect for a center piece. The ribbed style with gold banding make this a perfect decorative piece without without flowers.
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Victorian Pair of Sterling Silver-Mounted Cut Crystal Vases
Located in New York, NY
Victorian pair of sterling silver-mounted cut crystal vases, England, circa 1895. Each heavy vase stands 7" high x 3 1/4" diameter at widest point. Crystal "twists" near the base of ...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Vases

Materials

Silver

Pair Chinese Export Porcelain Vases and Covers, c. 1775
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine pair of Chinese Export porcelain vases and covers. Dating from the third quarter of the 1700s, and originating in the Jingdezhen region of China, near the important China Trad...
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Late 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Stoneware Floor Vase In Blue, Grey and White Designed By Per Weiss From 1980s
Located in Lejre, DK
Spruce up your home with a unique statement piece - a large stoneware floor vase, designed and glazed by the talented Per Weiss in a beautiful combination of blue, gray and white col...
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1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Marilyn Kay Austin Gray Planter for Architectural Pottery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Glazed planter in a gray speckle glaze by ceramics artist Marilyn Kay Austin for Architectural Pottery. This example, features a rounded square shape. The gray glaze can be found bot...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Gorgeous Mid-Century Modernist Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modernist vase in hues of green and blue by Swedish ceramicist Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand. A lovely piece on its own or folding a single stem of flora. This ...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Handblown Glass Vase by Anzolo Fuga
Located in New York, NY
Handblown glass vase with overlayed murrhines by Anzolo Fuga for A.V.E.M. Murano, Italy, late 1950s. Literature: Anzolo Fuga: Murano Glass Arti...
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1950s Italian Vintage Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Vintage Porcelain Vase by Michael Graves for Alessi
Located in New York, NY
A trumpet mouth, fluted rectangular vase by influential architect and designer Michael Graves. The piece mimics elements of classical Greek architecture; a fluted column sitting on t...
Category

20th Century Italian Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Very Large Swedish Art Deco Covered Urn by Josef Ekberg, Gustavsberg
Located in New York, NY
Large and rare Swedish art deco ceramic covered urn in green and gold luster glaze hand decorated with gold. Designed by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg. Excellent condition. Height 16"...
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20th Century Swedish Art Deco Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Austrian Art Nouveau Imperial Amphora Vase with Birds
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A large and impressive Art Nouveau/Jugendstil Austrian Imperial Amphora art pottery twin handled vase with tube lined bird designs dating from the early 20th century. In addition...
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Rose Medallion Vases
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
Fine pair of 19th century rose medallion vases.
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19th Century Asian Chinese Export Antique Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Signed Sinclaire Wheel Cut Engraved 14" Vase
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This large 14" tall, hand blown crystal vase was a custom order for someone special! Monogrammed and signed on the base, it is all-over decorated with copper wheel engraved ivy ...
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Early 20th Century American Vases

Materials

Crystal

Vintage Murano Glass Pitcher Vase with White and Transparent Canes
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s. This pitcher vase is made in Murano glass and features transparent and white canes. It is a vintage item, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

White Danish Vase by Otto Brauer for Holmegaard, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Scandinavian modern white colored glass vases, Designed by Otto Brauer for Holmegaard Denmark, 1960s. Measure: height 24.5 cm
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases

Materials

Glass

Gray Speckle Glazed Bud Vase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wheel thrown studio ceramic bud vase with gray glaze. The rounded vessel features a gray and dark brown speckled glaze with circular opening at the cent...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Richard Marquis Latticino Glass Cone Vase, by Noble Effort, Marked 1986
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very delicate glass kept for many years untouched and mint.
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Vases

Materials

Art Glass

French Art Deco Ceramic Vase by Primavera
Located in Paris, FR
French white craquelure vase by Charlotte Chauchet (1878-1964) for Atelier Primavera au Printemps Signed Primavera, France, Numbered.
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Blue and Grey "Scavo" Murano Glass Vases, Italy, Bottacin Venezia, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing pair of mid-century "SCAVO" stained glass vases. These wonderful set was realized in Venice, Italy in the 1960s and are signed by Bottacin. Elegant in shape and of extraordi...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Pair of Large Blue and White Chinese Trumpet Vases
Located in East Hampton, NY
Pair of large blue and white Chinese trumpet vases.
Category

Mid-20th Century Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Murano Glass Pitcher Vase Ascribable to Toso with Blue and Yellow Canes
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1940s - 1950s. This pitcher vase is made in Murano glass and features royal blue and yellow canes and a transparent base and handle. It is a vintage item, therefore it...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Grey White Crackle Glaze Cylindrical Vase, France, c. 1950's
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Grey White Crackle Glaze Cylindrical Vase, France, c. 1950's Off White - Grey-white Cylinder Crackle Ceramic Vase
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Loetz Art Nouveau Glass Vase Phenomenon Genre 1/104, Austria-Hungary, Ca 1900
Located in Vienna, AT
Finest Bohemian Art Nouveau Glass Vase: Blown into shape of raised body on a round ground plan, triple depressed wall with mouth rim formed into trefoil, polished pontil, with groun...
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Vases

Materials

Glass

Italian Modern Pair of Two Different Size Metal Cylindrical Ashtray, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern pair of two different size metal cylindrical ashtray, 1970s Pair of cylindrical ashtray in two different sizes, with black interior and chrome exterior. 1970s Good con...
Category

1970s Italian Modern Vintage Vases

Materials

Metal

Baccarat French Crystal Vase
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and substantial clear transparent crystal vase from French luxury crystal Maison Baccarat, circa late-20th century, France. This elegant vase has long vertical bevel cuts around exterior accentuating its beauty. Beautiful as a standalone piece or with a few flowers at a bedside, vanity, or for a bathroom, desk/office, side table, etc. Markers' mark/acid stamp "Baccarat" "France" on underside, authenticating piece, as shown in last image. Dimensions: 1.75" Diameter x 6.88" Height. Baccarat Heart...
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Late 20th Century French Modern Vases

Materials

Crystal

Large, Gray Cylindric Vase - Carl-Harry Stålhane Rörstrand Atelier Scandinavian
Located in Stockholm, SE
A large, gray cylindric vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand Atelier, it´s 32,5 cm (13") high. It´s marked as 2nd quality and is in excellent condition except from some ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 2 Studio Pottery Vase Object by Heiner Balzar for Steuler, Germany, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Ceramic vase object set of 2 Design: Heiner Balzar Producer: Steuler, Germany Decade: 1970s This original vintage ceramic object set was produced by Steuler in...
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Large Vannes Crystal Vase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
original large Vannes crystal vase.
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1950s French Vintage Vases

Materials

Crystal

Loetz Art Nouveau Glass Vase Phenomenon Gre Crete 6893, Austria-Hungary, Ca 1900
Located in Vienna, AT
Finest Bohemian Art Nouveau Glass Vase: Blown into form baluster-shaped body with discus-shaped protruding belly part, attached spherical curved neck with flared mouth rim, stepped f...
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Vases

Materials

Glass

Art Deco Large Vase Ekeby Anna-Lisa Thomson, 1940s, Sweden
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This wonderful and modern decorative vase was designed by Anna-Lisa Thomson in the 1940s for Ekeby, Sweden. Its sculptural features and forms are right up to date with any modern hom...
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1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Large glass decanter element with leather Handle by Carl Auböck, Austria, 1950s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: decanter element Design: Carl Auböck, 1950s Producer: Auböck Workshop Vienna, Austria Origin: Austria Age: 1950s Description: Original 1950s decanter ele...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Leather, Glass

Ten Gray Per Lütken Designed Cylinder Vases From Holmegaard
Located in Doraville, GA
Ten vintage Holmegaard smoke gray, hand blown, cylinder vases designed by Per Lütken. Per Lütken (1916–1998) was a Danish glassware designer who st...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Four Smoky Gray Per Lütken Designed Duckling Vases From Holmegaard
Located in Doraville, GA
Four vintage Holmegaard smoke gray, hand blown, duckling vases designed by Per Lütken. Per Lütken (1916–1998) was a Danish glassware designer who s...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Chinese Yongzheng Mark Large Famille Noir Rouleau Porcelain Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A large and impressive Chinese famille noir porcelain vase hand painted with decorative panels with birds, animals and scholars objects dating from the early to mid-20th century. The...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Japanese Porcelain Lidded Vases Imari Hand Painted, Edo Period circa 1830
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
These are a high quality pair of very decorative gilded hand enameled Japanese porcelain lidded vases which we date to the Edo period of the 19th century, circa 1830. Each vase has a baluster open necked shape and has been hand painted in an Imari design with varying shades of under-glaze cobalt blue, with over-glaze burnt orange, salmon and grey enamels. The decoration alternates around the central section with many flowers, buildings, fences and other motifs. The quality of the painting is high and there are border designs around the vases and the lids. There are no marks to the base. Overall a very beautiful pair of Japanese vases. Notes: Imari porcelain is the name given to Japanese export porcelain...
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Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 4 Pottery Vases "313" Designed by Kurt Tschörner Ruscha, Germany, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Height: 5.91 in (15 cm)Width: 7.88 in (20 cm)Depth: 6.7 in (17 cm)
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Huge 33cm ceramic Pottery Vase Object by Heiner Balzar for Steuler, Germany 1970
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Ceramic vase object Design: Heiner Balzar Producer: Steuler, Germany Decade: 1970s This original vintage ceramic object was produced by Steuler in the 1970s in...
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Set of Six Colored Hand Blown Murano Glass Flutes, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1980s. These flutes are made in very thin Murano glass. They can also be use as flower vases. They are vintage, therefore they might show slight traces of use, but the...
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1950s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Loetz Art Nouveau Glass Vase Phenomenon Genre 7734, Austria-Hungary, circa 1898
Located in Vienna, AT
Mold-blown, baluster-shaped body on a flush stand, raised, widening, ribbed on the inside, forming a slight shoulder and short, straight neck, as well as stand area with ribs on the ...
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1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Vases

Materials

Glass

Vintage Pair of Sevres Crystal Vases or Ice Buckets
Located in New York, NY
A vintage pair of crystal vases or ice buckets with circular and square pattern marked Sevres, France on the bottom. Good vintage condition with age appropriate wear. Some scratches.
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20th Century French Vases

Materials

Crystal

Murano Venetian Hand Blown Green & Gold Vase Centerpiece Salviati
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This lovely hand blown Venetian green footed vase with optic ribbed decoration can be used as both a vase or centerpiece. It is decorated with gold l...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Vases

Materials

Glass

Loetz Art Nouveau Vase Cobalt Mimosa with 2 Handles, Austria-Hungary, circa 1909
Located in Vienna, AT
Form blown baluster-shaped body on a round, flush stand, bulbously widening and contracting to a short, wide neck. Cobalt blue underlay with silver-yellow-green crumb inclusions, 2 s...
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Vases

Materials

Glass

Ettore Sottsass Umbrella Stand for Rinnovel 1955
Located in Munich, DE
Rare Ettore Sottsass anodized aluminum umbrella stand made in Italy 1950s. Signed under the base.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases

Materials

Aluminum

Silvano Signoretto Signed Large Murano Art Glass Vase with Murrine Decoration
By Silvano Signoretto
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Silvano Signoretto Signed Large Murano art glass Vase with Murrine and Cane decoration. Amazing detail from any angle.
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Blue White Chinese Porcelain Vase Decorated With Lotus Flowers
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Ovoid blue white porcelain jar decorated with duck and lotus flowers. China republican period
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Vases

Materials

Porcelain

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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