Vases
1980s Neoclassical Vintage Vases
Silver
Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Vases
Sterling Silver
1790s English Neoclassical Antique Vases
Porcelain
1870s American Neoclassical Antique Vases
Sterling Silver
20th Century Italian Vases
Sterling Silver
20th Century Italian Vases
Silver
Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Vases
Silver
2010s Italian Neoclassical Vases
Limestone
Mid-20th Century Italian Vases
Glass
21st Century and Contemporary French Napoleon III Vases
Paint, Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Czech Vases
Pottery
19th Century Asian Chinese Export Antique Vases
Ceramic
1960s Italian Neoclassical Vintage Vases
Murano Glass
2010s American Organic Modern Vases
Ceramic, Stoneware
Early 20th Century Mexican Vases
Silver, Sterling Silver
1930s Unknown Vintage Vases
Sterling Silver
1870s American Neoclassical Antique Vases
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Vases
Pewter
1850s American Neoclassical Antique Vases
Silver, Sterling Silver
1980s American American Classical Vintage Vases
Silver Plate
1890s English Neoclassical Antique Vases
Sterling Silver
1860s American Neoclassical Antique Vases
Sterling Silver
1870s American Neoclassical Antique Vases
Sterling Silver
1910s Central American American Classical Vintage Vases
Silver
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.