James Johnston Vase
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Vases
Stoneware
Vintage 1980s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Brass
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Brutalist Stools
Oak
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Steel
Vintage 1950s Organic Modern Benches
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Bamboo, Paper
2010s French Brutalist Benches
Wood
Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Bamboo, Paper
1990s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Dining Room Tables
Oak
Vintage 1940s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Bronze, Copper, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Western European Rugs
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Western European Rugs
Wool
Vintage 1920s Primitive Decorative Bowls
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Vintage 1970s Table Lamps
Steel
Vintage 1930s French Brutalist Floor Lamps
Twig, Hardwood
Recent Sales
20th Century Unknown Vases
Brass
20th Century Post-Modern Vases
Brass
Vintage 1980s Taiwanese Post-Modern Vases
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vases
Brass
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Ceramic
Late 20th Century American Vases
Stoneware
20th Century Indian Vases
Brass
20th Century Post-Modern Vases
Brass
Vintage 1980s American Modern Vases
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1980s North American Modern Vases
Brass
Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Vases
Brass
Finding the Right vases for You
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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