How can I tell if a vase is hand blown?

The best way to tell if you have a hand-blown glass vase is to locate the pontil mark. The pontil mark is a scar commonly found on the bottom of the piece where the pontil was broken off of the vase. An absence of this scar may indicate your vase was mold-blown. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary blown glass vases from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

How do I tell if a vase is a Tiffany vase?

There are a few ways to initially check if a vase is a Tiffany vase. Check the base of a vase for a mark or initials from the maker. The iridescent quality of Tiffany glass is crafted into the glass, rather than sprayed or painted on, so any marks where the iridescence has rubbed off would indicate that a vase is not an authentic Tiffany piece. To be sure if a vase is a Tiffany vase, it is best to have a professional evaluate it. Shop a range of expertly vetted Tiffany vases on 1stDibs.

What is a hand hooked rug?

A hand hooked rug is handmade using a hook device. As a result they have small knots of hooked wool, differing from hand-knotted or hand-tufted rugs.

Is Fornasetti hand painted?

Yes, each and every Fornasetti design is hand made and hand painted. The colors are expertly applied by painters, ensuring no two items are alike. You’ll find a variety of Fornasetti designs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What is a hand mirror called?

A hand mirror is usually called exactly that — a hand mirror. It’s a small and portable mirror that can be held in hand and carried around conveniently in a purse or bag. Some hand mirrors are considered valuable collectibles and can be quite expensive, depending on the design and period. Find a collection of antique and vintage hand mirrors on 1stDibs.

What hand do you wear bracelets on?

You can wear bracelets on either wrist, but most people prefer to wear bracelets on their non-dominant hand so that the bracelets don't get in the way of doing things like writing.

Who designed the Hand chair?

Surrealist designer and artist Pedro Friedeberg designed the Hand chair. He unveiled the piece in 1962 when he was only 24 years old. Many designers and furniture companies have created similar pieces since. Find a collection of Hand chairs on 1stDibs.

While standard vases can hold numerous stems, a bud vase is big enough for only one. Some people fill them with a few tiny flowers or buds.

What is a cameo vase?

A cameo vase is a decorative glass vase that features a design in raised relief achieved by engraving, etching and carving. The earliest examples date back to ancient Roman times, and the decorative objects experienced a revival during the Art Nouveau and Neo-Grec periods. On 1stDibs, find a range of cameo vases.

What is a Sommerso vase?

A Sommerso vase is a vase that’s created by submerging the vase into pots of molten colored glass repeatedly creating the appearance of layered glass inside a colorless glass shell. It’s one of the methods perfected by the famed Murano glassmakers. Find an assortment of sommerso vases from the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What is an Imari vase?

An Imari vase is a porcelain vessel named after the Japanese port from which this type of porcelain was shipped to the West starting in the late 1600s. Imari vases often have rich, traditional designs including colorful and exotic landscapes, birds, twisted trees and other imagery popular at the time. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary Imari vases from top sellers worldwide on 1stDibs.

What is vase pottery?

Vase pottery is a type of decorative object with an open top formed out of earthenware or clay. Not all vases are clay, however. Artisans may also produce them out of glass, aluminum, stone, marble, bronze and stainless steel. Typically, people arrange flowers in vases, but they can also function as standalone decorations. You'll find a large collection of antique and vintage vases on 1stDibs.

What is a moriage vase?

A moriage vase is an open vessel made of pottery. Often used for flower-arranging, the vases feature raised slip decorations, such as scrollwork or flowers. You will usually find the motif on Japanese porcelain ware. On 1stDibs, find a variety of moriage vases.

What is a bubble vase?

A bubble vase is a vessel with an open top and a curvy body. Depending on the design, a bubble vase may have a simple round shape or a more complex silhouette with two or more round sections stacked one atop the other. Most bubble vases are glass, and people frequently use them to hold fresh, silk or dried flowers. Find a variety of bubble vases on 1stDibs.

What is a Nippon vase?

A Nippon vase refers to a ceramic vase stamped with “Nippon”. In 1891, the USA forbade items that weren’t plainly marked or stamped, so Japan began stamping its porcelain exports with “Nippon”, which translates to “Japan”. You’ll find a variety of Nippon ceramics from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What is a porcelain vase?

A porcelain vase is a vessel made out of vitrified pottery. Porcelain is a semi-translucent white color and has a smooth, sleek texture. Traditionally, people use porcelain vases to hold fresh, dried and silk flower arrangements, but you can also display them empty as decorative accents. Find a range of antique and vintage porcelain vases on 1stDibs.

What is a Galle vase?

French artist Emile Galle was well known for his glasswork, especially his Galle vases. These vases featured swirling colors with flowers or leaves as an accent. Galle was born in 1846 and died in 1904, and his works are considered to be a significant influence in the Art Nouveau movement. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.

What is cloisonne vase?

Cloisonné is a process for decorating objects by using metal strips or wire to create a design that is then filled in with enamel. Gemstones and colored glass can also be used in the design work, but would have to be cut down to size. This process produced vibrant intricate designs, which would especially be seen on vases. You’ll find a variety of cloisonné pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What is a Kutani vase?

A Kutani vase is Japanese-style porcelain created in the former Kutani region. The porcelain pieces will have a “Kutani” mark combined with “Nihon” (Japan). On 1stDibs, find a collection of Kutani porcelain pieces from some of the world’s top sellers.

What is an ikebana vase?

An ikebana vase is a vessel used to hold flowers arranged according to the principles of ikebana, a Japanese art form. Often, the vases feature a holder in the bottom called a frog. Its purpose is to secure individual stems in place, so that the arrangement does not shift when someone moves the vase. Find a variety of ikebana vases on 1stDibs.

Vase With Hands

Meissen Vase

French Opaline Glass Vase

Category

Antique 19th Century Spanish Jars

Materials

Ceramic

Talavera Vase with Hand-Painted Glazed Handles

H 20.48 in W 14.18 in D 13 in

Talavera Vase with Hand-Painted Glazed Handles

Located in Marbella, ES

Talavera Vase with Hand-Painted Glazed Handles

Category

Antique 19th Century Spanish Jars

Materials

Ceramic

Talavera Vase with Hand-Painted Glazed Handles

H 19.69 in W 14.97 in D 13.39 in

Aluminia Faience Vase with Hand-Painted Flowers, Approx. 1910

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Aluminia faience vase with hand-painted flowers. Approx. 1910. Measures: 14 x 10 cm. In excellent

Category

Vintage 1910s Danish Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Faience

Aluminia Faience Vase with Hand-Painted Flowers, Approx. 1910

H 3.94 in Dm 5.52 in

Antique Meissen Porcelain Vase with Hand-Painted Flowers, Ca 1900

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Antique Meissen porcelain vase with hand-painted flowers. Purple and gold decoration. Ca. 1900

Category

Early 20th Century German Biedermeier Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Meissen Porcelain Vase with Hand-Painted Flowers, Ca 1900

H 7.49 in Dm 4.34 in

Antique Meissen Porcelain Vase with Hand-Painted Flowers, Ca 1900

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Antique Meissen porcelain vase with hand-painted flowers. Purple and gold decoration. Ca. 1900

Category

Early 20th Century German Biedermeier Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Meissen Porcelain Vase with Hand-Painted Flowers, Ca 1900

H 7.09 in Dm 4.34 in

Pair of Large Faience Vases with Hand-Painted Flamingos, 1930s

Located in Copenhagen, DK

A pair of large faience vases with hand-painted flamingos and a lake pavilion. 1930s. Measures

Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Vases

Materials

Faience

Pair of Large Faience Vases with Hand-Painted Flamingos, 1930s

H 17.72 in Dm 6.3 in

Meissen Empire Vase with Hand Painted Floral Motif. Ca. 1920

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Meissen Empire-style vase with hand-painted floral motif. Ca. 1920. In very good condition

Category

Vintage 1920s German Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Empire Vase with Hand Painted Floral Motif. Ca. 1920

H 9.85 in Dm 4.73 in

Sevres, French art glass vase with hand-painted marble decoration

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Sevres, French art glass vase with hand-painted marble decoration and gold-decorated flower bouquet

Category

Early 20th Century French Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Sevres, French art glass vase with hand-painted marble decoration

H 7.49 in Dm 3.55 in

Antique Bing & Grøndahl Porcelain Vase with Hand-Painted Butterflies and Flowers

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Antique Bing & Grøndahl porcelain vase with hand-painted butterflies and flowers. Handles modelled

Category

Antique 1870s Danish Victorian Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Bing & Grøndahl Porcelain Vase with Hand-Painted Butterflies and Flowers

H 9.45 in Dm 5.91 in

Pair Antique Ruby Glass Vases with Hand-Painted Gold Details, Circa 1890.

Located in New Orleans, LA

Pair Antique Ruby Glass Vases with Hand-Painted Gold Details, Circa 1890.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Vases

Materials

Glass

Pair Antique Ruby Glass Vases with Hand-Painted Gold Details, Circa 1890.

H 12.25 in Dm 5.25 in

Antique French Gilded Porcelain Vases with Hand Painted Courting Scene - Pair

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique French Old Paris Gilded Porcelain Vases with Hand Painted Courting Scenes - Pair This

Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Antique French Gilded Porcelain Vases with Hand Painted Courting Scene - Pair

H 12.75 in W 5.5 in D 4 in

Large Doulton Lambeth Pottery Vase with Hand-Painted Flowers and Gold Decoration

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Large Doulton Lambeth pottery vase with hand-painted flowers and gold decoration. Early 20th

Category

Early 20th Century English Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Large Doulton Lambeth Pottery Vase with Hand-Painted Flowers and Gold Decoration

H 13.78 in Dm 6.7 in

Chinese Porcelain Vase with Hand-Painted Figures and Calligraphy Motifs

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese porcelain vase with hand-painted décor and calligraphy motifs. Created in China, this

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Porcelain Vase with Hand-Painted Figures and Calligraphy Motifs

H 17 in Dm 8 in

Glass Vase with Hand Painted Swimming Girls and Corals from 1950, Cabana Style

Located in Vienna, Austria

Lovely glass vase with hand painted swimming girls and undersea world from 1950. The mouth of the

Category

Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Glass Vase with Hand Painted Swimming Girls and Corals from 1950, Cabana Style

H 6.7 in Dm 6.7 in

Ray Vase with Hand Blown Clear Glass

Located in Paris, FR

Vase Ray with hand blown clear glass and 3 Manta Ray in satinated tin.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Vases

Materials

Tin

Ray Vase with Hand Blown Clear Glass

H 12.6 in Dm 8.27 in

Chinese Jingdezhen Porcelain Jar Vase with Hand Painted Myrtle Design 20thC

Located in Big Flats, NY

Chinese Jingdezhen Porcelain Jar Vase with Hand Painted Myrtle Design, en verso Characters 20thC

Category

20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Chinese Jingdezhen Porcelain Jar Vase with Hand Painted Myrtle Design 20thC

H 11.5 in W 9.5 in D 9.5 in

Meissen porcelain vase with hand-painted branches, flowers and birds. Japanism

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Meissen porcelain vase with hand-painted branches, flowers and birds. Japanism, early 20th century

Category

Early 20th Century German Japonisme Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen porcelain vase with hand-painted branches, flowers and birds. Japanism

H 3.94 in Dm 2.37 in

Black Vase with Hand Carved Design, Hand Built Ceramic Stoneware

By Helena Starcevic Ceramics

Located in New York, NY

This Vase has a Luscious Black Glaze that shows speckling and depth. An original design by Artist

Category

2010s American Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Black Vase with Hand Carved Design, Hand Built Ceramic Stoneware

H 8.25 in W 5.5 in D 3 in

Pair of Antique Silver Vases with Hand-Pierced Decoration

By George Jackson & David Fullerton

Located in London, GB

A pair of beautiful antique silver vases with crisply hand-pierced rims and bases. The vases have

Category

Vintage 1920s European Vases

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Antique Silver Vases with Hand-Pierced Decoration

H 7 in Dm 3.25 in

Meissen Porcelain Vase with Hand-Painted Flowers and Gold Edge, 1920s

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Meissen porcelain vase with hand-painted flowers and gold edge. 1920s. Measures: 14 x 11.7 cm

Category

Vintage 1920s German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Porcelain Vase with Hand-Painted Flowers and Gold Edge, 1920s

H 5.52 in Dm 4.34 in

Midcentury Glazed Ceramic Vase with Hand-Painted Hula Dancers Motif

Located in Barcelona, ES

Colorful Midcentury Ceramic Urn vase, Spain, 1950s-1960s. Beautiful small blue glazed ceramic vase

Category

20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Midcentury Glazed Ceramic Vase with Hand-Painted Hula Dancers Motif

H 5.71 in Dm 4.93 in

Arnhem, Holland, Antique Art Nouveau Vase with Hand-Painted Flowers

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Arnhem, Holland. Antique Art Nouveau vase in glazed ceramics with hand-painted flowers and foliage

Category

Vintage 1910s Dutch Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Arnhem, Holland, Antique Art Nouveau Vase with Hand-Painted Flowers

H 9.06 in Dm 5.12 in

European Studio Ceramist, Unique Vase with Hand Painted Abstract Motifs

Located in Copenhagen, DK

European studio ceramist. Unique vase in glazed pottery with hand painted abstract motifs, 1960s

Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

European Studio Ceramist, Unique Vase with Hand Painted Abstract Motifs

H 14.57 in Dm 4.73 in

Large Warm Amber Glass Vase with Hand Painted Figural Decoration

Located in Hopewell, NJ

An eye-catching large vintage vase of amber colored glass, with 3 beautifully hand painted nymphs

Category

Vintage 1950s American Vases

Materials

Glass

Large Warm Amber Glass Vase with Hand Painted Figural Decoration

H 19.5 in Dm 10 in

Chinese Qing Porcelain Vase with Hand-Painted Figures and Calligraphy Motifs

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period porcelain altar vase from the 19th century with hand-painted figures

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Qing Porcelain Vase with Hand-Painted Figures and Calligraphy Motifs

H 10 in W 24 in D 9 in

Antique Royal Worcester Gilt Blush Porcelain Vase with Hand Painted Pheasants

By Royal Worcester

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine English porcelain vase. Made in 1900 by George Grainger & Company, a subsidiary of Royal

Category

Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Royal Worcester Gilt Blush Porcelain Vase with Hand Painted Pheasants

H 9.13 in W 4.75 in D 3 in

French Grey Opaline Glass Vase with Hand Painted Flowers Liberty Style

Located in Prato, Tuscany

vase in gray opaline glass; the gray color in the opaline glass is very difficult to achieve, because

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Opaline Glass

French Grey Opaline Glass Vase with Hand Painted Flowers Liberty Style

H 11.82 in Dm 3.94 in

Multi-Color Stack Vase with Hand Painted Burnished Gold Piece, Oatmeal

By Paul Smith

Located in London, GB

series of vessels, appearing as a stack of plates, yet functioning as a vase, with each ‘plate’ hand

Category

2010s English Modern Vases

Materials

Gold

Multi-Color Stack Vase with Hand Painted Burnished Gold Piece, Oatmeal

H 10.04 in Dm 5.12 in

Kendi Style Midcentury Red Porcelain Vase with Hand-Painted Birds and Flowers

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Kendi style red porcelain vase hand painted with bird and floral patterns from mid century China

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Kendi Style Midcentury Red Porcelain Vase with Hand-Painted Birds and Flowers

H 26 in Dm 18 in

Chinese Blue and White Hexagonal Porcelain Vase with Hand-Painted Foliage Décor

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Chinese blue and white hexagonal porcelain vase from the 20th century with hand-painted bamboo

Category

20th Century Chinese Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Blue and White Hexagonal Porcelain Vase with Hand-Painted Foliage Décor

H 9.75 in W 8.75 in D 8.75 in

Chinese Qing 19th Century Altar Vase with Hand-Painted Flowers and Calligraphy

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese Qing Dynasty hand-painted altar vase from the 19th century, with floral décor and gilt

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Qing 19th Century Altar Vase with Hand-Painted Flowers and Calligraphy

H 16.5 in W 6 in D 6 in

Chinese Qing 19th Century Altar Vase with Hand-Painted Flowers and Birds

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese Qing Dynasty hand-painted altar vase from the 19th century, with birds, flowers and tree

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Qing 19th Century Altar Vase with Hand-Painted Flowers and Birds

H 16.5 in W 6 in D 6 in

Huge Antique Chinese Paper Mache Floor Vase with Hand-Painted Gilt Decoration

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This large antique floor vase is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from China and date to

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

Materials

Paper

Huge Antique Chinese Paper Mache Floor Vase with Hand-Painted Gilt Decoration

H 31.25 in Dm 14 in

Antique Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Urne or Lidded Vase with Hand-painted motifs

By Royal Copenhagen

Located in Esbjerg, DK

and featuring to motifs. An idyllic Danish scene and a bouquet of flowers hand-painted in a brown/rose

Category

Early 20th Century Danish Neoclassical Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Urne or Lidded Vase with Hand-painted motifs

H 9.45 in W 4.53 in D 4.53 in

Regina, Holland, Antique Art Nouveau Vase with Hand-Painted Flowers and Foliage

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Regina, Holland. Antique art nouveau vase in glazed ceramics with hand-painted flowers and foliage

Category

Vintage 1910s Dutch Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Regina, Holland, Antique Art Nouveau Vase with Hand-Painted Flowers and Foliage

H 8.67 in Dm 5.12 in

Josef Ekberg, Gustavsberg Of Sweden, Shaped Lustre Vase With Hand Applied Gilt

By Josef Ekberg

Located in Rothley, Leicestershire

A super little vase glazed with an intriguing sea green lustre and hand decorated with gilt

Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Josef Ekberg, Gustavsberg Of Sweden, Shaped Lustre Vase With Hand Applied Gilt

H 4.75 in Dm 3.25 in

Old Sevres Type Gilt Porcelain Vase with Hand Painted Flower Baskets & Ribbons

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine old or antique Sevres type porcelain vase. With rich gilding and handpainted flower

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Old Sevres Type Gilt Porcelain Vase with Hand Painted Flower Baskets & Ribbons

H 5.25 in Dm 2.5 in

Multi-Color Stack Vase with Hand-Painted Burnished Gold Piece, Dipping Bowl

By Paul Smith

Located in London, GB

series of vessels – appearing as a stack of plates, yet functioning as a vase, with each ‘plate’ hand

Category

2010s English Modern Vases

Materials

Gold

Multi-Color Stack Vase with Hand-Painted Burnished Gold Piece, Dipping Bowl

H 7.49 in Dm 2.56 in

Multi Colour Stack Vase with Hand Painted Burnished Gold Piece, Soup Bowl

By Paul Smith

Located in London, GB

series of vessels, appearing as a stack of plates, yet functioning as a vase, with each ‘plate’ hand

Category

2010s English Modern Vases

Materials

Gold

Multi Colour Stack Vase with Hand Painted Burnished Gold Piece, Soup Bowl

H 15.75 in Dm 7.88 in

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Italian Glass Vases with Hand Carved Geomtric Motif

Located in Madrid, ES

Pair of Italian vases handcrafted in the 80s. With hand - carved geometric motifs. Measures: Big

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Vases

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Italian Glass Vases with Hand Carved Geomtric Motif

H 17.33 in Dm 6.7 in

Art Deco Glazed Green and Natural Pottery Vase with Hand Painted Birds, Germany

Located in Chicago, IL

Art Deco pottery vase, hand-painted with birds in flight motif on a natural background alternating

Category

Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Vases

Materials

Pottery

Art Deco Glazed Green and Natural Pottery Vase with Hand Painted Birds, Germany

H 6.5 in Dm 6 in

Tall Vintage Chinese Vase with Hand Painted Blue, Orange and Gold Floral Decor

Located in Yonkers, NY

A vintage Chinese tall vase from the mid-20th century, with hand painted decor. Created in China

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Tall Vintage Chinese Vase with Hand Painted Blue, Orange and Gold Floral Decor

H 36 in Dm 14 in

Fine Pair of 19th C French Porcelain Vases with Hand Painted Chinese Figures

Located in Dallas, TX

A very fine pair of French Jacob Petit style porcelain 19th century vases with elaborate hand

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Belle Époque Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Fine Pair of 19th C French Porcelain Vases with Hand Painted Chinese Figures

H 17 in W 7 in D 7 in

Longwy, France, Art Deco Vase with Hand-Painted Flowers on a Green Background

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Longwy, France. Art Deco vase in glazed stoneware with hand-painted flowers on a green background

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Longwy, France, Art Deco Vase with Hand-Painted Flowers on a Green Background

H 3.94 in Dm 1.97 in

Art Deco Ceramic Vase with Hand-Painted Detailing by Arthur Percy for Gefle

Located in New York, NY

This stunning hand painted ceramic vase was realized by the esteemed Swedish ceramicist Arthur

Category

Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Art Deco Ceramic Vase with Hand-Painted Detailing by Arthur Percy for Gefle

H 5 in Dm 4 in

Meissen Porcelain Vase with Hand-Painted Flowers and Gold Edge, 1920s

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Meissen vase / flowerpot in hand-painted porcelain with flowers and gold edge. Handles modelled as

Category

Early 20th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Porcelain Vase with Hand-Painted Flowers and Gold Edge, 1920s

H 4.34 in Dm 6.3 in

Contemporary Tryst Ceramic Vase with Hand-Painted Motif in Blue and White

By Amy Hughes

Located in London, GB

project between ceramicist Amy Jayne Hughes, the V&A and 1882 Ltd. Aiming to restore the humble vase to

Category

2010s English Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Tryst Ceramic Vase with Hand-Painted Motif in Blue and White

H 14.57 in Dm 7.49 in

Modern Terracotta Hand-Painted Vase, Italy, 2021

Located in Madrid, ES

White terracotta vase with hand-painted embellishment.

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Terracotta

Modern Terracotta Hand-Painted Vase, Italy, 2021

H 15.75 in Dm 5.91 in

Antique Hand Painted Floral Vase with Pink Frill Rim

Located in EDENSOR PARK, NSW

Glass vase with hand panted floral decorations and pink frilled rim Circa:1880 Material: Glass

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Antique Hand Painted Floral Vase with Pink Frill Rim

H 4.73 in Dm 3.75 in

Grimstrup Hand-Decorated Vase with Elephants, Palmtrees, Leaves, 1950s

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Danish soft shaped vase with hand-painted elephants and palmtrees. Light yellow glaze with blue top

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery

Grimstrup Hand-Decorated Vase with Elephants, Palmtrees, Leaves, 1950s

H 5.52 in Dm 4.73 in

Hand Painted French Porcelain Vases Sevres Style

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Miami, FL

In the style of the manufacture the Sevres, lovely pair of porcelain vases with hand painted scenes

Category

Early 20th Century French Victorian Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Hand Painted French Porcelain Vases Sevres Style

H 21.5 in W 9.5 in D 9.5 in

Stig Lindberg "Studio Hand", Gustavsberg, Faience Jug/Vase

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Stig Lindberg "studio hand", Gustavsberg. Faience jug/vase with hand-painted decoration. Signed

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Stig Lindberg "Studio Hand", Gustavsberg, Faience Jug/Vase

H 8.27 in Dm 5.52 in

Salvatore Procida Hand Decorated Ceramic Vase, Vietri, Italy Mid-Century Modern

By Salvatore Procida, Vietri

Located in New York, NY

Three sided ceramic vase with hand painted faces designed by Salvatore Procida for Vietri Italy

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Salvatore Procida Hand Decorated Ceramic Vase, Vietri, Italy Mid-Century Modern

H 9.75 in Dm 6 in

Italian Ceramic Round Vase with Bottle and Floral motifs

Located in Antwerp, BE

Italian ceramic round vase with hand painted bottle and floral motifs. Height 21 cm. Diameter 14

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Ceramic Round Vase with Bottle and Floral motifs

H 8.27 in Dm 5.52 in

Stig Lindberg, Grazia Studio Hand for Gustavsberg, Large Vase

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Stig Lindberg, Grazia Studio Hand for Gustavsberg. Large vase with hand painted decoration

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Stig Lindberg, Grazia Studio Hand for Gustavsberg, Large Vase

H 8.67 in Dm 4.34 in

Hjorth Danish Art Nouveau Hand-Painted Vase, 1940s

By Lauritz Adolph Hjorth

Located in Copenhagen, DK

1940s Art Nouveau terracotta vase with hand-painted naturalistic organic and floral decorations

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Terracotta

Hjorth Danish Art Nouveau Hand-Painted Vase, 1940s

H 7.49 in Dm 3.86 in

Large Aesthetic Porcelain Vase with Floral and Bird Decorations

Located in New York, NY

A large and unusual Aesthetic Movement porcelain vase with hand-painted floral and bird decorations

Category

20th Century French Vases

Large Aesthetic Porcelain Vase with Floral and Bird Decorations

H 32.75 in Dm 14 in

Glazed Terracotta Oversized Vase with Black Abstract Decoration

Located in Barcelona, ES

Large terracotta bottle vase with hand painted black motifs, Italy, 1971. Massive glazed terracotta

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery, Terracotta

Glazed Terracotta Oversized Vase with Black Abstract Decoration

H 16.54 in Dm 10.63 in

Royal Copenhagen Aluminia 1958 Hand-Painted Floral Faience Vase

By Kari Christensen, Royal Copenhagen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Soft oval shaped midcentury modern faience vase with hand-painted organic floral decor in warm

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Faience, Ceramic

Royal Copenhagen Aluminia 1958 Hand-Painted Floral Faience Vase

H 6.86 in W 4.73 in D 3.75 in

Antique 1890s Victoria Austria Vase "Marked", #Ric00012

By Limoges

Located in Norton, MA

Antique 1890s Victoria Austria Vase. Comprising Austrian porcelain vases with hand-painted

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Antique 1890s Victoria Austria Vase "Marked", #Ric00012

No Reserve

H 14 in Dm 6 in

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Questions About Vase With Hands

How can I tell if a vase is hand blown?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
The best way to tell if you have a hand-blown glass vase is to locate the pontil mark. The pontil mark is a scar commonly found on the bottom of the piece where the pontil was broken off of the vase. An absence of this scar may indicate your vase was mold-blown. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary blown glass vases from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
How do I tell if a vase is a Tiffany vase?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
There are a few ways to initially check if a vase is a Tiffany vase. Check the base of a vase for a mark or initials from the maker. The iridescent quality of Tiffany glass is crafted into the glass, rather than sprayed or painted on, so any marks where the iridescence has rubbed off would indicate that a vase is not an authentic Tiffany piece. To be sure if a vase is a Tiffany vase, it is best to have a professional evaluate it. Shop a range of expertly vetted Tiffany vases on 1stDibs.
What is a hand hooked rug?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
A hand hooked rug is handmade using a hook device. As a result they have small knots of hooked wool, differing from hand-knotted or hand-tufted rugs.
Is Fornasetti hand painted?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Yes, each and every Fornasetti design is hand made and hand painted. The colors are expertly applied by painters, ensuring no two items are alike. You’ll find a variety of Fornasetti designs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
What is a hand mirror called?
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1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
A hand mirror is usually called exactly that — a hand mirror. It’s a small and portable mirror that can be held in hand and carried around conveniently in a purse or bag. Some hand mirrors are considered valuable collectibles and can be quite expensive, depending on the design and period. Find a collection of antique and vintage hand mirrors on 1stDibs.
What hand do you wear bracelets on?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
You can wear bracelets on either wrist, but most people prefer to wear bracelets on their non-dominant hand so that the bracelets don't get in the way of doing things like writing.
Who designed the Hand chair?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Surrealist designer and artist Pedro Friedeberg designed the Hand chair. He unveiled the piece in 1962 when he was only 24 years old. Many designers and furniture companies have created similar pieces since. Find a collection of Hand chairs on 1stDibs.
What is a bud vase?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
While standard vases can hold numerous stems, a bud vase is big enough for only one. Some people fill them with a few tiny flowers or buds.
What is a cameo vase?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
A cameo vase is a decorative glass vase that features a design in raised relief achieved by engraving, etching and carving. The earliest examples date back to ancient Roman times, and the decorative objects experienced a revival during the Art Nouveau and Neo-Grec periods. On 1stDibs, find a range of cameo vases.
What is a Sommerso vase?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A Sommerso vase is a vase that’s created by submerging the vase into pots of molten colored glass repeatedly creating the appearance of layered glass inside a colorless glass shell. It’s one of the methods perfected by the famed Murano glassmakers. Find an assortment of sommerso vases from the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
What is an Imari vase?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
An Imari vase is a porcelain vessel named after the Japanese port from which this type of porcelain was shipped to the West starting in the late 1600s. Imari vases often have rich, traditional designs including colorful and exotic landscapes, birds, twisted trees and other imagery popular at the time. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary Imari vases from top sellers worldwide on 1stDibs.
What is vase pottery?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Vase pottery is a type of decorative object with an open top formed out of earthenware or clay. Not all vases are clay, however. Artisans may also produce them out of glass, aluminum, stone, marble, bronze and stainless steel. Typically, people arrange flowers in vases, but they can also function as standalone decorations. You'll find a large collection of antique and vintage vases on 1stDibs.
What is a moriage vase?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A moriage vase is an open vessel made of pottery. Often used for flower-arranging, the vases feature raised slip decorations, such as scrollwork or flowers. You will usually find the motif on Japanese porcelain ware. On 1stDibs, find a variety of moriage vases.
What is a bubble vase?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A bubble vase is a vessel with an open top and a curvy body. Depending on the design, a bubble vase may have a simple round shape or a more complex silhouette with two or more round sections stacked one atop the other. Most bubble vases are glass, and people frequently use them to hold fresh, silk or dried flowers. Find a variety of bubble vases on 1stDibs.
What is a Nippon vase?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A Nippon vase refers to a ceramic vase stamped with “Nippon”. In 1891, the USA forbade items that weren’t plainly marked or stamped, so Japan began stamping its porcelain exports with “Nippon”, which translates to “Japan”. You’ll find a variety of Nippon ceramics from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
What is a porcelain vase?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
A porcelain vase is a vessel made out of vitrified pottery. Porcelain is a semi-translucent white color and has a smooth, sleek texture. Traditionally, people use porcelain vases to hold fresh, dried and silk flower arrangements, but you can also display them empty as decorative accents. Find a range of antique and vintage porcelain vases on 1stDibs.
What is a Galle vase?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
French artist Emile Galle was well known for his glasswork, especially his Galle vases. These vases featured swirling colors with flowers or leaves as an accent. Galle was born in 1846 and died in 1904, and his works are considered to be a significant influence in the Art Nouveau movement. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
What is cloisonne vase?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Cloisonné is a process for decorating objects by using metal strips or wire to create a design that is then filled in with enamel. Gemstones and colored glass can also be used in the design work, but would have to be cut down to size. This process produced vibrant intricate designs, which would especially be seen on vases. You’ll find a variety of cloisonné pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
What is a Kutani vase?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A Kutani vase is Japanese-style porcelain created in the former Kutani region. The porcelain pieces will have a “Kutani” mark combined with “Nihon” (Japan). On 1stDibs, find a collection of Kutani porcelain pieces from some of the world’s top sellers.
What is an ikebana vase?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
An ikebana vase is a vessel used to hold flowers arranged according to the principles of ikebana, a Japanese art form. Often, the vases feature a holder in the bottom called a frog. Its purpose is to secure individual stems in place, so that the arrangement does not shift when someone moves the vase. Find a variety of ikebana vases on 1stDibs.

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