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Neoclassical Vases

NEOCLASSICAL STYLE

Neoclassical design emerged in Europe in the 1750s, as the Age of Enlightenment reached full flower. Neoclassical furniture took its cues from the styles of ancient Rome and Athens: symmetrical, ordered, dignified forms with such details as tapered and fluted chair and table legs, backrest finials and scrolled arms.

Over a period of some 20 years, first in France and later in Britain, neoclassical design — also known as Louis XVI, or Louis Seize — would supersede the lithe and curvaceous Rococo or Louis XV style.

The first half of the 18th century had seen a rebirth of interest in classical antiquity. The "Grand Tour" of Europe, codified as a part of the proper education of a patrician gentleman, included an extended visit to Rome. Some ventured further, to sketch the ruins of ancient Greece. These drawings and others — particularly those derived from the surprising and rich archaeological discoveries in the 1730s and ’40s at the sites of the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum — caused great excitement among intellectuals and aesthetes alike.

Neoclassical furniture is meant to reflect both grace and power. The overall appearance of neoclassical chairs, tables and cabinetry is strong and rectilinear. These pieces are, in effect, classical architecture in miniature: chair and table legs are shaped like columns; cabinets are constructed with elements that mirror friezes and pediments.

Yet neoclassicism is enlivened by gilt and silver leaf, marquetry, and carved and applied ornamental motifs based on Greek and Roman sculpture: acanthus leaves, garlands, laurel wreaths, sheaves of arrow, medallions and chair splats are carved in the shapes of lyres and urns. Ormolu — or elaborate bronze gilding — was essential to French design in the 18th and 19th centuries as a cornerstone of the neoclassical and Empire styles.

As you can see from the furniture on these pages, there is a bit of whimsy in such stately pieces — a touch of lightness that will always keep neoclassicism fresh.

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Style: Neoclassical
Period: Mid-20th Century
Crystal Centerpiece Vase, Circa 1950's American
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
American Crystal Vase from the 1950's Substantial vase with many uses. Would make a wonderful addition to any home as a centerpiece filled with fresh flowers or standing alone on a...
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Vases

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Crystal

Mid-Century French Cut Crystal Vase with Etched Geometric and Floral Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a side table or enfilade with this elegant antique vase. Crafted in France circa 1960, the tall neoclassical vase sits on a octagonal base and embellished with a wide mouth ...
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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Vases

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Crystal

Mid-Century German Crystal Noritake Vase with Etched Geometric and Leaf Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a side table or enfilade with this elegant antique vase. Crafted in Germany circa 1960 of the Hampton Hall line, the tall neoclassical vase sits on a round base and embellished with a wide mouth at the top. The Classic, cut crystal vase is decorated with a scalloped edge and etched with geographical and fern-like patterns. The luxurious piece is in excellent condition. The Noritake of today grew out of a trading company that was originally established by the Morimura Brothers in New York in 1876. This trading company imported chinaware, curios, paper lanterns and other gift items. In 1904, the forerunner of the Noritake Company was established in the village of Noritake, a small suburb near Nagoya, Japan. The goal of this first factory was to create western style dinnerware for export. It took until 1914, however, to create the first porcelain dinnerware plate...
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Mid-20th Century German Neoclassical Vases

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Crystal

Mid-Century Capodimonte Porcelain Cherubs Vase Circa 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
Large Vintage Capodimonte Porcelain Cherubs Vase for Ardalt. Circa 1960s Feature a white and blue cherubs relief hand-painted decoration with a gilded body...
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1960s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Vases

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Porcelain

Fratelli Toso Murano Art Glass Neoclassical Vase, Italy, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This Neoclassical Murano Art Glass vase was manufactured in Italy during the 1960s and is attributed to Fratelli Toso. It was made in Venice, home of the world-renowned glassmaking t...
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1960s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Vases

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Murano Glass

Fratelli Toso Murano Art Glass Neoclassical Urn Bud Vase, Italy, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown Italian art glass vase. Created by a Fratelli Toso company. Blue core with colourful murine and blue applied handles. A beautiful piece of art for any room.
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1960s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Vases

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Murano Glass

Vintage Porcelain Ram's Head Cornucopia Vase
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful neoclassical style cream colored porcelain cornucopia vase with a ram's head and hand-painted gold details.
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1930s Vintage Neoclassical Vases

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Porcelain

Fratelli Toso Murano Art Glass Neoclassical Urn Bud Vase, Italy, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown Italian art glass vase. Created by a Fratelli Toso company. Blue core with colourful murine and blue applied handles. A beautiful piece of art for any room.
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1960s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Vases

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Murano Glass

Fratelli Toso Murano Art Glass Neoclassical Glass Jug Vase, Italy, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown Italian art glass vase. Created by a Fratelli Toso company. Blue core with colorful murine and light blue applied handle. A beautiful piece of art for any...
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1960s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Vases

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Murano Glass

Midcentury Clear Cut-Glass Vase with Geometric Pattern
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a console table or buffet with this elegant glass vase. Crafted in France circa 1970, the luxurious cut glass vessel stands on a square base, is shaped as a neoclassical urn...
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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Vases

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Cut Glass

Fratelli Toso Murano Art Glass Neoclassical Miniature Vase, Italy, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown Italian art glass vase. Created by a Fratelli Toso company. Blue, turquoise, white and light blue colors. A beautiful piece of art for any room.
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1960s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Vases

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Murano Glass

Pair of Wedgwood Dark Blue and White Vases
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Wedgwood dark blue and white jasperware vases. Insides of vases have a shiny glazed finish. 6” tall x 5.5” across top x 4.5” across bottom. ...
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1930s British Vintage Neoclassical Vases

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Pottery

Classically Shaped Crackle Glaze Vase
Located in New York, NY
Classical shape with three different glazes and crackle on the rim.
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1930s Vintage Neoclassical Vases

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Ceramic

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German Mid-Century Ceramic Vase, 1960s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
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White and Gilt Capodimonte Porcelain Urns with Lids and Putti Decoration
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of white and gilt hand painted Capodimonte classical urns with lids on a tapering square base. The urns have Classic scrolled handles and are decorated on the bodies with raised...
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Antique Italian Capodimonte Pottery Floor Vase with Applied Flowers, c1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
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Impressive -Large and Heavy French Clear Crystal Tear Drop Vase circa 1950's
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
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Mid-Century Modernist Ikebana Vase Planter Rectangular Centerpiece Japan 1950s
Located in San Diego, CA
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Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
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Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown opalescent, light purple / lavender and controlled bubbles Italian art glass flower vase. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company. The outside col...
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Moser Light Green Gilt Glass Centerpiece Vase
Located in Guaynabo, PR
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Located in West Palm Beach, FL
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Located in New York, NY
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Located in Brooklyn, NY
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H 8.5 in Dm 4.5 in
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H 81.5 in W 24.81 in D 19.69 in
Mid-Century Modern Swedish Bronze Urn w/ Stylized Neoclassical Motifs in Relief
Located in New York, NY
This refined Mid-Century Modern bronze urn was realized in Sweden in 1949. It features three claw feet that ascend into three stylized portraits of Heracles donning a lion head with ...
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English Neoclassical Wedgwood Jasperware Blue and White Vase
Located in New York, NY
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Large Royal Copenhagen Hand Painted Sailboat Porcelain Urn Vase
Located in Guaynabo, PR
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USA Overlay Vintage Vase
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
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H 11.82 in Dm 6.7 in
1960s Italian Marble Campana Urn
Located in High Point, NC
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H 28.3 in W 22.4 in D 22.4 in

Neoclassical vases for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Neoclassical vases for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage vases created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Neoclassical vases made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original vases, popular names associated with this style include Wedgwood, Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres, Ferdinand Barbedienne, and Meissen Porcelain. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for vases differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $90 and tops out at $805,222 while the average work can sell for $3,874.

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