Antique Decorative Vases
Late 19th Century English Antique Decorative Vases
Silver Plate, Copper
Late 18th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Decorative Vases
Terracotta
Early 20th Century French Victorian Antique Decorative Vases
Gold
1830s French Antique Decorative Vases
Gold
1880s Italian Antique Decorative Vases
Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century European Antique Decorative Vases
Gold
Late 19th Century French Antique Decorative Vases
Silver Plate
1870s English Antique Decorative Vases
Gold, Silver Plate
Early 1900s European Antique Decorative Vases
Gold
Mid-19th Century French Antique Decorative Vases
Gold
Early 1900s Austrian Antique Decorative Vases
Porcelain
19th Century British Antique Decorative Vases
Clay
1880s English Victorian Antique Decorative Vases
Silver Plate
Late 19th Century British Antique Decorative Vases
Ceramic
Late 19th Century Chinese Late Victorian Antique Decorative Vases
Brass
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Decorative Vases
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Antique Decorative Vases
Ceramic
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Decorative Vases
Bronze
Early 20th Century British Antique Decorative Vases
Ceramic
19th Century Asian Antique Decorative Vases
Porcelain
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Decorative Vases
Glass
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Decorative Vases
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Decorative Vases
Enamel, Brass
Early 20th Century Late Victorian Antique Decorative Vases
Ceramic
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Antique Decorative Vases
Glass
Early 20th Century British Antique Decorative Vases
Ceramic
1890s American Antique Decorative Vases
Sterling Silver
Mid-19th Century British Antique Decorative Vases
Metal
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Decorative Vases
Bronze
1890s Asian Antique Decorative Vases
Porcelain, Paint
Early 20th Century French Antique Decorative Vases
Porcelain, Paint
Early 20th Century Asian Antique Decorative Vases
Ceramic
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Vases
Marble, Bronze
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Antique Decorative Vases
Terracotta
1870s European Antique Decorative Vases
Sterling Silver
19th Century French Antique Decorative Vases
Early 20th Century French Beaux Arts Antique Decorative Vases
Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Vases
Marble, Gold, Bronze
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Vases
Ormolu, Bronze
Late 19th Century American Grand Tour Antique Decorative Vases
Granite
Late 19th Century Asian Moorish Antique Decorative Vases
Silver, Brass, Copper
1830s Italian Antique Decorative Vases
Sterling Silver
Mid-19th Century French Antique Decorative Vases
Gold
Late 19th Century French Antique Decorative Vases
Bronze
Late 19th Century European Antique Decorative Vases
Ceramic
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Vases
Bronze
Late 19th Century English Antique Decorative Vases
Mercury Glass
Late 19th Century English Antique Decorative Vases
Silver Plate, Bronze
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Vases
Gold, Bronze
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Vases
Mercury Glass
Late 19th Century English Antique Decorative Vases
Mercury Glass
1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Decorative Vases
Bronze, Enamel
1830s Austrian Antique Decorative Vases
Porcelain, Pottery
Early 20th Century French Antique Decorative Vases
Bronze
19th Century French Antique Decorative Vases
Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
Mid-19th Century French Antique Decorative Vases
Bronze
Early 1900s Danish Jugendstil Antique Decorative Vases
Ceramic
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Decorative Vases
Bronze
Mid-19th Century French Antique Decorative Vases
Gold
Early 19th Century European Antique Decorative Vases
Bronze
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Finding the Right vases-vessels for You
For thousands of years, vases and vessels have had meaningful functional value in civilizations all over the world. In Ancient Greece, ceramic vessels were used for transporting water and dry goods, holding bouquets of flowers, for storage and more. Outside of utilitarian use, in cities such as Athens, vases were a medium for artistic expression — pottery was a canvas for artists to illustrate their cultures’ unique people, beliefs and more. And pottery skills were handed down from fathers to sons.
Every antique and vintage vase and vessel, from decorative Italian urns to French 19th-century Louis XVI–style lidded vases, carries with it a rich, layered story.
On 1stDibs, there is a vast array of vases and vessels in a variety of colors, sizes and shapes. Our collection features vessels made from delicate materials such as ceramic and glass as well as durable materials like rustproof metals and stone.
A contemporary vase can help introduce an air of elegance to your minimalist space while an antique Chinese jar would make a luxurious addition to an Asian-inspired interior. Alternatively, if you’re looking for a statement piece, consider an Art Deco vase crafted by Italian architect and furniture designer Gio Ponti.
Vases and vessels — be they handmade pots, handblown glass wine bottles or otherwise — are versatile, practical decorative objects, and no matter your particular design preferences, furniture style or color scheme, they can add beauty and warmth to any home. Find yours on 1stDibs today.
- How do you identify an antique vase?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021To tell if a vase is antique, look for a mark on the bottom of the vase either a NIPPON mark or an overmark over the original maker’s mark.1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021The easiest way to identify an antique vase is to check for logos, artist's name or signature at the bottom. These marks may be painted, inked or inscribed. You can also check the edges to identify an antique vase — they are generally more smooth and polished than the rest of the piece. Find an extraordinary collection of antique and vintage vases and vessels on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The best way to identify an antique porcelain vase is to check for a maker’s mark. Gently flip the vase over and look for a signature or logo on the bottom. You may also find the name of the artist or designer. Old vases were also made in wood-based kilns, so an antique vase will likely have small imperfections such as coarseness, crackling or asymmetry. When in doubt, work with a certified appraiser to determine the authenticity of your vase. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a variety of expertly vetted antique porcelain vases.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are a few ways to tell the approximate age of a porcelain vase, including identifying the maker's mark. These are usually located on the bottom of the vase. The maker's mark can help you find the era of manufacture once you know the company or studio that produced the piece. Look for imperfections, which were inevitable with wood-fuelled kilns of the past but uncommon with modern gas-fuelled kilns. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique porcelain from some of the world's top sellers.
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