USA - Vases and Vessels

This exquisite mid-century modernist vase, hand-blown in Murano, Italy circa 1960, features the sophisticated Sommerso technique, wherein layers of contrasting colors are submerged w...

Priced per item (2 decanters available). Beautiful and large, vintage Murano hand blown pink, controlled bubbles and gold flecks rocket shaped Italian art glass decanter. Documented...

Antique 19th century French confit pot with green glaze from the South of France, Castelnaudary. This pot or planter is hand thrown with charming handles known as 'ears'. These jars ...

This extraordinary First Edition Wedgwood rendering of the legendary Portland Vase is one of the rarest masterpieces of Josiah Wedgwood, the most important ceramics manufacturer of the 18th century. A tour de force of ceramic art, the Portland Vase First Editions are regarded as one of the greatest ceramic accomplishments of the 18th century, and they are a testament to the superior skill of Josiah Wedgwood, his extraordinary ambition and his tireless dedication to perfection. One of the very few First Editions still in private hands, this exceptional Wedgwood Portland Vase is one of the most important works of ceramics on the market. The story of Wedgwood and the Portland Vase is legendary. The original Portland Vase is the ancient world's most famous decorative arts masterpiece—a cameo glass vase dating to circa 25 CE with a frieze representing the myth of Peleus and Thetis, initially thought to be carved from stone. When it was first rediscovered around 1582, it captivated the world with its opaque white cameo figures over its rich blue background. After the vase was excavated it was owned by Cardinal Barberini, whose family later sold it to the Duke of Hamilton who eventually sold it to the Duchess of Portland, from whom the famed vase now takes its name. The famed British sculptor John Flaxman was likely the first to have brought the vase to Wedgwood’s attention. In a letter dated February 5, 1784, he wrote: “I wish you may soon come to town to see William Hamilton’s vase, it is the finest production of Art that has been brought to England and seems to be the very apex of perfection to which you are endeavouring to bring your bisque and jasper…” Indeed, the Portland Vase is a masterpiece of cameo-cutting, with a stunning frieze of opaque white cameo glass over its translucent deep blue form. Its beauty and translucence would inspire Wedgwood to undertake his years-long endeavor to precisely replicate the original in porcelain. Upon closer examination, Wedgwood realized the vase was not made of stone or earthenware, but of cameo glass—a technique so advanced it remains the masterpiece of cameo-cutting. Today, the vase is housed in the British Museum, where it is the second most viewed antiquity, only after the Rosetta Stone. It then took Wedgwood several painstaking years to craft his unparalleled copy of the vase, during which he perfected the jasperware technique that would become his crowning achievement. To this day, the renowned porcelain firm regards the vase as its most momentous triumph, so much so that the vessel’s silhouette is incorporated into the Wedgwood logo. The four years it took Wedgwood to complete his vase were not without tribulations. From the start, Wedgwood encountered numerous problems with his copies, from cracking and blistering to the difficulty of replicating the translucent effects of the original. The first acceptable copy was produced in October 1789 and sent to Wedgwood’s physician and friend Erasmus Darwin, the grandfather of Charles Darwin. Wedgwood presented another copy to Queen Charlotte in May 1790 and afterward organized a private exhibition of the vase at the Portland House in London. The viewing proved so popular that Wedgwood was forced to restrict the show to 1,900 visitors. Much of London wished to see Wedgwood’s greatest major achievement. Perhaps the highest praise of Wedgwood’s copy came from the famed artist Sir Joshua Reynolds, the founder of the British Royal Academy: “I can venture to declare it a correct and faithful imitation, both in regard to the general effect, and the most minute detail of the part.” Over the next few years, Wedgwood's oven records listed 43 First Edition copies of the Portland Vase produced between 1791 and 1796, 11 of which were broken during the firing process. In all, it is believed around 30 First Edition vases were completed, though an unknown number of these were somewhat damaged—one of these imperfect examples is currently held by the Victoria & Albert Museum in London. The perfect examples such as ours have found their way into the most important museum collections in the world. The British Museum (London), Art Institute of Chicago, Birmingham Museum of Art, Museum of Fine Arts (Boston) and the Fitzwilliam Museum (Cambridge, UK), among others, all hold one of these highly coveted vases in their collections. In terms of technical achievement, the First Edition Portland Vases...

This exquisite Bagatelle vase by Lalique France is a celebrated example of the Maison’s elegant Art Deco-inspired crystal work. Designed with remarkable artistry, the vase features a...

Chinese Art Deco Famille-Rose Vase with Flower and Dragon Motif, Ca. 1920 DIMENSIONS Height: 24 inches Diameter: 10 inches

Mid Century 1970s 1980s Black Glazed Ceramic Vase by Hyalyn. Art Deco Design. Signed on Bottom.

Described in ancient Chinese texts as the “moon dyed with spring water,” celadon porcelains are prized for their well-proportioned forms and luminous blue-green glazes. This contempo...

This designer on-trend architectural 25.75" long rectangular concrete planter is by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit, crafted in the 1970s Switzerland and signed and dated underneath. This special low-profile and rare long sized rectangle-shaped concrete planter has a patinated natural exterior finish and organic aging over decades of UK climate. Excellent planter size for a variety of various uses such as succulents, plants, weeping grass with the planter on a Stand, balcony privacy hedge, or any other outdoor decorative use. Consider using this Willy Guhl Concrete Planter Pot...

This large ceramic vessel features a striking reddish-brown glaze, rich in tone and evenly applied with a high-gloss finish. Its bold silhouette—narrow at the base, swelling through ...

A pair of urns with ormolu bronze mounts in a rare and unique blue marble. These stately urns feature a long fluted body tapering slightly towards the base. Each urn features a domed...

Enhance your space with this Chinese blue and white porcelain fish bowl vase, featuring traditional motifs and timeless craftsmanship. We sell items ...

Set of five vintage nesting Japanese tea caddy / canisters. Made of tin, cylindrical form painted black and embellished with a word in gold. Two sti...

A green and off-white glazed earthenware vase produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, c. 1930s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 7.0"H x 5.5"W x 4.5"D All items ship from High Point, North C...

Rose Medallion Export porcelain cylinder vase, China, 19th century.  

PRESENTING AN ABSOLUTELY STUNNING Perfume/Scent Bottle from the 18th Century, namely an 18C French Palais Royal Perfume Bottle. . Either French o...

Presenting a gorgeous Nippon Art Nouveau style butterfly vase. Fully marked on base for having been made and hand decorated in Japanese Macau. This h...

Peters & Reed Zanesville Arts & Crafts Ceramic Bowl for, United States, c.1920.

A hand-painted red, white and blue vase designed and produced by Gabriel Keramik, Sweden, 1940s.

In the 1930s, Sweden was the world's epicenter for the production of high quality, engraved glass pieces in the Art Deco manner, well illustrated by this vase depicting a nude male f...

An antique 18th-Century Italian faience albarello or apothecary pharmacy jar. This wonderful old jar is hand painted and in remarkable condition considering its age, having some expe...

A wonderful early 19th century Jardiniere from the South of France. Handsomely crafted from iron. Terrific for any interior of garden.

A blown blue glass vase designed by Bertil Vallien and produced by Kosta Boda, Sweden, c. 1984.

Mid-century hand thrown art ceramics vase has clean and minimal shape; it was made of white clay with thick band of vibrant multicolored fat lava glaze decoration on the widest part...

Chinese Export cachepot, circa 1775.

Exceptional Dominic & Haff Japonisme Sterling Cabinet Vase—Dragonfly & Cobwebs This exquisite Dominic & Haff sterling silver cabinet vase is a rare and finely detailed example of Ja...

Opiary is a Brooklyn-based biophilic design and production studio. We integrate nature in each of our designs, incorporating live greenery and organic shapes into bespoke furniture, planters, and sculpture. Through the ethos of biophilia, our work reflects the shifting, yet timeless relationship between humans and nature. Ukiyo saucers...

With cobalt blue decorated neck and base band. Large oval shaped panels on two sides featuring an amusing scene with rust tone and white foo lions in a river landscape looking back t...

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown red and copper aventurine over white Italian art glass flared rim flower vase. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company. The vase still retains the...

Pair of fine antique ginger jars, circa 1699-1714) with pierced and cased cartouches and hand painted figural landscapes. Each with a different scene yet maintaining the mountain, la...

A small ceramic celadon storage jar circa 18th century of Korean Joseon Dynasty. The melon shape jar with a mouth and base of the same size display a beautiful harmony in its form. T...

A Palace Size Japanese Meiji Period (1868-1912) Blue and White Vase with Phoenix Decoration. This vase is absolutely beautiful with an incredible array of hand-painted blue decoratio...

A blue and brown-glazed urn designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s. Dimensions: 8” H x 7” diameter 

Matching pair of Famille Rose Chinese Famille rose porcelain vases depicting Birds and Flowers with Poems describing the beautiful springtime, breezing day with birds singing, flower...

Bitossi vase, ceramic, red, green, blue and yellow, signed. Medium scale tapered ceramic vase decorated with horizontal and vertical hash marks in red, green, blue and yellow over a white glaze. Signed V 339/3c Italy.

A semi-glazed grey brown beige stoneware vase designed and produced by Sven Hofverberg, Sweden c. 1970s.

A collection of seven apothecary jars with black and gold painted labels. Each painted apothecary or pharmacy jar has a name and unique design painted o...

Figural Art Nouveau Muse Perfume Bottle, Pat. July 1900, Attributed to Schafer & Vater, Germany A rare and ethereal figural Art Nouveau perfume bottle, attributed to Schafer & Vater...

A fabulous pair of small Chinese molded and glazed biscuit ware porcelain dragon vases with loose eyes and apocryphal Qianlong mark, Republic Period, circa 1920, China. The small ...

A lovely mid-century Bavarian porcelain ginger jar with gold trim and gilt details by Hertel-Jacob Porzellan (German, 1906-1979). This large ginger jar is ornately decorated with a highly detailed romantic figurative landscape scene, in which three men depicted in gold enjoy an opulent picnic of wine, meat, and fruit under a tree, in front of a large medieval castle complete with a canon and canon balls. A gold leaf motif decorates the backside of the piece. The signature "Fuchs-Nadler" can be found within the picnic scene, underneath the tray of food and wine. Stamped on bottom with mark "Hertel-Jacob Porzelan / Bavaria Germany", and the serial number 1266. Measures 14"H x 7"D. **Please note: The top of the lid has been re-attached and a hairline crack in the gold is visible (see photos). Hertel-Jacob Porzelan History: Porzellfabrik Jacob, Schödl & Co. (1906 until 1912) The factory was founded in 1906 by the industrial Jacob together with his financial partner Schödl and its product range during the first years included giftware items, vases, storage canisters...

Lee Rosen for Design Technics Incised and Slip Decorated Abstract Design Vase, ca 1950s This is a gorgeous and unique Design Technics vase by Lee Rosen that features a biomorphic sh...

Flavio Poli Alessandro Mandruzzato Sommerso Murano Glass Vase circa 1960s Offered for sale is a Flavio Poli for Alessandro Mandruzzato so...

Rare 1930s French art deco vase designed by Pierre D’Avesn. Artistry in glass that transcends time. This beautiful vase is etched with roses that beautifully bring the art deco eleme...

A monumental Royal Vienna Iridescent porcelain portrait vase and cover, Wagner, circa 1880. This Royal Vienna Urn features an exceptional iridescent ...

19th century Hand-Hammered Brass Double-Handled Pot was the product of a talented metalsmith, and features an interesting design with equally interesting embellishments! The ovoid op...

A high quality late 19th century Japanese bud vase featuring a globular body and a tall, everted neck. The vase is enameled with a polychrome image of b...

Malcolm Leland hanging bird shelter for Architectural Pottery.

Striking original Rosenthal porcelain hand painted flower vase Series LIGURIA designed by Gilbert Portanier and made in Germany for Studio-Linie. The vase features multi-color abstra...

Over 500 years old, this Byzantine-era, large küp was used to store grains or olive oil by generations of families in the Levant. The barrel-shaped body and small opening at the neck...

Vase Elegant Chinese double dragon alabaster stone vase hand carved rich detail Measures: 13 tall x 12 width x 10 diameter Green white and rust tones Preowned original unrestored...

Victorian English Majolica jardinière on pedestal, Wardle signed. Of impressive size.

This 1920s French foundry crucible is a striking industrial artifact repurposed as sculptural decor. Originally used in metal casting, the piece is crafted from heavy, heat-resistant...

Fine painted porcelain vases with flowers bloom decoration. The bottom of the porcelain is 11.5in/D.

Rare vintage cobalt blue venetian glass apothecary jars. Set of 5. Each jar has a lid with glass fruit or flower as handle. Perfect for vanity or bathroom storage. Very good conditio...

Large Victorian style cobalt blue flashed glass epergne with ruffled bowl, four ruffled side horns and large ruffled center horn, brass connections. Abs...

Unique piece purchased in France. Gorgeous Green Marble See detailed photos

Based on the exquisite detailing and brass embellishments, this rare copper water fountain would have most likely belonged to a wealthy French family in the 1600s. While not a founta...

A grey-glazed stoneware vase designed and produced by Saxbo, Denmark, 1950s. “SAXBO 15” on bottom

Our snuff bottles are topped with gemstone grade agate lids and 100% hand painted from within. The Chinese art of églomisé uses a very thin bamboo brush with a few strands of hair to...

A pair of 1970's Moroccan hand made palatial lidded vases with an entrancing and elaborate design scheme, brass frame and the sculptural grace that only master artisans can provide, ...