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Vases For Sale
Vintage Art Glass Bubble Vase
Located in EDENSOR PARK, NSW
Colour are greyish blue and green depends on the light around, bottom has a bubble like effect Circa: 1960s Material: Glass Measurements: 19.5cm high, 3.5cm diameter Postage via...
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1960s Vintage Vases

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Art Glass

Martin Freyer Kerzenhalter für Rosenthal Plissee Bisquit
Located in Berlin, DE
Martin Freyer Kerzenhalter für Rosenthal Plissee Bisquit Matt OP ART 3206
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Mid-20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Vases

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Ceramic

Set of 3 Wooden Vases by De Coene, 1950s
Located in Brussels, BE
Set of 3 Wooden Vases by De Coene, 1950
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases

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Wood

Pair of Antique Chinese Porcelain Floral Scene Vases Master Zhong-Lin Luo
Located in Newmanstown, PA
A Pair of Antique Chinese Porcelain Vases depicting a garden scene with beautiful women. These were created by Master Zhong-Lin LUO. He is active from late Qing Dynasty to early Repu...
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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Vases

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Porcelain

Contemporary, Black Sculptural Vase by Marie Beckman, In Stock
Located in Stockholm, SE
"Block Vessel", Marie Beckman (b. 1960, Skara, Sweden). This piece holds water and can be used as a vase.⁠ Marie Beckmans vessels are inspired by architecture and machinery. The me...
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2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Antique Pair French Sèvres Pink Porcelain Ormolu Mounted Urns Vases Centerpiece
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stunning Pair of French Sevres Soft Paste Enameled Porcelain and Ormolu Twin Handle Table or Mantle Urns of traditional urn form and of outstanding quality, and good size proportions...
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19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Vases

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Ormolu

Bilobed Vase, Accolay, France c. 1960
Located in St Ouen, FR
Biomorphic vase with scarified patterns of 2 female silhouettes on shiny milky white enamel. Accolay designates both the place (South Burgundy) and the name of a community of ceram...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases

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Ceramic

"The Reeds", layered hand blown glass, hand engraved organic motive
Located in NOVÝ BOR, CZ
Vase is made of overlayed glass and having cylindrical shape. The organic hand-engraved motif is engraved through the purple solid glass all the way to the crystal glass layer. The e...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Vases

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass

Zoomorphic Vase, Jean-Claude Malarmey, Vallauris c. 1960
Located in St Ouen, FR
Vase in the shape of a bird in red earth from Vallauris, enamels in muted tones and patterns evoking oriental decorative ceramics. Graduated of the Ecole des Beaux Arts in Reims, Je...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases

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Ceramic

Ceramic fruit bowl by LONGWY
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
French Art Deco ceramic fruit bowl, crackle technique with relief drawings. Signature LONGWY Société Des Fatencertes. France, CIRCA 1930.
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Vases

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Ceramic

Vase by Vivi Calissendorff, Sweden, 1970s, Apricot, Terra Cotta, Stonware, Tan
Located in Stockholm, SE
Vase by Vivi Calissendorff, Sweden, 1970s Stamped. H: 13 cm Diameter: 9 cm
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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases

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Stoneware

Van Briggle 1902 Vintage Arts And Crafts Pottery Three Color Poppy Plate 20
Located in East Peoria, IL
Van Briggle 1902 Vintage Arts And Crafts Pottery Three Color Poppy Plate 20 Rare and exceptional example decorated with a stylized poppy and leaves designed by Artus Van Briggle. Exc...
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Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Antique Vases

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Clay

Vintage porcelain vase from Royal KPM. 1960 - 1970
Located in CADALSO, ES
Rare to find in purple
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Vase by Vivi Calissendorff, Sweden, 1970s, Stoneware, Apricot, Terra Cotta, Tan
Located in Stockholm, SE
Vase by Vivi Calissendorff, Sweden, 1970s Stamped. H: 11 cm / 4 1/4'' Diameter: 4 cm / 1 1/2''
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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases

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Stoneware

Salviati Style Bronze & Gold Fleck Glass Vase
Located in New York, NY
Venetian Murano Salviati style bronze and gold fleck molded glass vase, of ribbed waisted form with fleck glass overlaid to bronze, apparently unsigned. ...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Other Vases

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Bronze

Royal Copenhagen ‘Fajance’ vase – Nils Thorsson
Located in Heerhugowaard, NL
Iconic Danish design vase by Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen. This Fajance series vase is from the 1960s. The convincing shape is decorated with a diverse brown and grey toned pa...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Ceramic

Hand-crafted Porcelain Matte Blue Georgia Vase
Located in New York, NY
Emitting a calm matte blue color and showcasing a genuine unglazed texture, the Georgia vase embodies the daring and imaginative spirit of Yves Klein's artistic vision. In today's e...
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2010s Chinese Vases

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Porcelain

Japanese Meiji period Bronze Carp vase.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very impressive and enchanting Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912) patinated bronze vase depicting Carp swimming around. 57380 ACYN
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Vases

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Bronze

Silver Plated Vase by Luc Lanel for Christofle
Located in Long Island City, NY
Silver Plated Vase by Luc Lanel for Christofle with a wooden base. Marked on the underside. About Luc Lanel: The designer and ceramist had received his training at the École des a...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Silver

Pair Chinese Famille Verte vases / lamps, circa 1880
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very decoration and stylish pair of late 19th Century Chinese Famille Verte vases, having inset hand painted panels depicting Classical Chinese interior scenes, set among floral an...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Vases

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Porcelain

Contemporary Handblown Murano Glass Sculpture by Michela Cattai, Italy, 2017
Located in Milano, IT
This unique glass sculpture belongs to a three-piece series called Striati, created by Michela Cattai and executed in Murano, Venice, Italy in 2017. Its asymmetrical shape recalls distant and ancestral landscapes, capturing the essence of remote eras. The fusion of lines and curves evokes a sense of perpetual motion, conveying the continuous evolution of life. The fragility of life is represented through the medium itself: glass. The transparency and luminosity of the material symbolise the delicacy and preciousness of existence. Each layer of glass is like a page in the story of life, with its imperfections and extraordinary facets. The inspiration for this work comes from an African fertility doll...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Vases

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Blown Glass

Ceramic Vessel Lily Handbuilt in Istanbul, Contemporary Pottery Home Decor
Located in Rumelihisarı, TR
"Lily" stoneware decorative vessel/object handbuilt by Meru Istanbul. A contemporary interpretation of ancient decorative arts. Traditional pottery tech...
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2010s Turkish Organic Modern Vases

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Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware, Pottery, Stoneware, Organic Material

African Ceramic Design Vase, hand made in South Africa
By Senzo Duma Ceramic Arts
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the Hand-Painted Design Vase by Senzo Duma Ceramic Arts, directly from South Africa. Handcrafted by Senzo Duma and painted by Zinhle Nene, this 8-inch vase features intri...
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Vases

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Ceramic

Porcelain Vase, Handmade Sculptural Takeout Containers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Cairn Vase (large)", is a one-of-a-kind vase by Yoonmi Nam.. This piece is handcrafted by the artist in the United States with porcelain and hand-painted with clear glaze. This piece measures 10.5” x 4.5” x 4.75”. "I am drawn to man-made spaces and objects that we surround ourselves with, especially when they subtly suggest a contradicting sense of time that seems both temporary and lasting. The containers that hold the flowers are modeled after disposable objects in porcelain, such as a yogurt cup, a Styrofoam take-out box, and an instant noodle bowl...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vases

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Porcelain

Modern Serving Tray Green Marble Brass Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Serving Tray Sakai, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home. A sublime serving tray, Sakai was design to uplift layback moments. An organic-sha...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Nouveau Vases

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Marble, Brass

Golden Radiance
Located in Mumbai, India, Maharashtra
Jeremiah Jacobs' extraordinary artistry shines through in this captivating blown glass sculpture, a seamless blend of elegance and innovation. The piece showcases the resplendent beauty of golden and clear glass, harmoniously merged into a captivating masterpiece. Gilded patterning adorns the surface of the golden glass, casting intricate shadows that dance playfully in the light. The sculpture's remarkable design marries the sleek lines of a cylinder with the ethereal allure of blown and solid globes, creating a striking visual synergy. It stands as a testament to the artist's mastery, where form and craftsmanship converge in perfect unison. This stunning fusion of shapes and textures exudes a timeless charm, making it a centerpiece fit for display in any refined setting. With every gaze, Jeremiah Jacobs' golden and clear blown glass sculpture...
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2010s Indian Modern Vases

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Yellow Titties
Located in Αθήνα, GR
This vase is made using traditional techniques like coiling and pinching with clay. I like to mix different types of clay and oxides to give my pieces unique textures. I use color an...
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Vases

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Ceramic

Floral printed, Holographic, Suncatcher vase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Hand Vase" is a one-of-a-kind piece as part of Roxana Azar's recent collection, "Licking the Thorns of a Rose". This piece is handcrafted by the artist in the United States with acrylic and digitally printed floral design. This piece measures 10.5”h x 5.5”w x 2.5”d and is only suitable for dried flowers. The foundation of Azar’s multidisciplinary process begins with photography and its reconstruction through collage and digital manipulation. From abstract photo collages, Azar creates photo sculptures, built of printed layers of translucent, transparent, and iridescent materials. The synthesis of image, material, and in some works, text, is activated by the interplay between the work and its environment. Each encounter with Azar’s work is an ephemeral experience orchestrated by the specific conditions of the moment, mirroring the transient phenomenology of our dreams and the subconscious. About Roxana Azar Roxana Azar is a Philadelphia-based artist whose light art and dichroic sculpture...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vases

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Epoxy Resin, Lucite, Acrylic

BH Vase - Nomad Series
Located in São Paulo, SP
Nomad is a modular system of vases that can be used in infinite ways. The modules were created to work either alone or fitted together vertically (totem) or horizontally to generate ...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Vases

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Ceramic

Large Glazed Stoneware Vase with Handle by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand
Located in Göteborg, SE
The vase is in good condition, but as this is a second-hand assortment, there are minor cosmetic flaws. See close-up of the vase. Overall, the vase is in very nice condition. Nice to...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Vases

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Ceramic

Handmade and unique ceramic vase – in turquoise
Located in Münster, DE
The La Faccia-vase is a unique piece, made by us –CortoMagDelft – a small ceramic-manufactory in the northern Germany. Since the vase is made entirely of ceramic, it is stable, idea...
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2010s German Modern Vases

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Ceramic

Memento Mori Evolving Series
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
A ceramic collection of sculptural functional objects inspired by the parallel line between the process of ceramic casting and the growth and decay of organic beings. Through experi...
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2010s Dutch Vases

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Ceramic

A French Faience Vase
Located in New York, NY
A unique and beautiful faience jug attributed to French ceramicist Emile Tessier. One of a series in our inventory, this vase not only has a beautiful form, but it features hand-scu...
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Mid-20th Century French Vases

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Ceramic

Waves Bronze Vessel by Alex Muradian
Located in Westhampton Beach, NY
Alex Muradian's ceramics capture the essence of his experiences in both the English countryside and the coastal beaches where he currently resides. Each piece is handbuilt, showcasin...
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2010s American Modern Vases

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Clay

Pair Of French 19th Century Purple Glass And Ormolu Mounted Vases
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most elegant and small scale pair of French 19th century purple glass and Ormolu mounted vases. The pair are raised on square Ormolu bases ...
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19th Century French Antique Vases

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Ormolu

Pair of Chinese Porcelain Vases on French Gilt Bronze Bases
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful pair of Chinese porcelain vases mounted on elaborate French gilt bronze bases. The vases with a blue background have raised white floral bouquets in center and various tr...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Vases

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Porcelain

Pair of French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Bronze, Glass, and Ormolu Urns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and most unique pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated bronze, ormolu and glass urns. Each urn is raised by a square base with a fine mottled wrap around ...
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Vases

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Bronze, Ormolu

Vaso Pesaro in ceramica di Molaroni disegno rinascimentale
Located in Milano, MI
Dettagli Condizione Usato - Come nuovo Vaso Pesaro in ceramica di Molaroni Paese di produzione Italia Stile Vintage Stato Buono — Questo articolo vintage/antico può presentare alcun...
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1950s Italian Vintage Vases

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Ceramic

Sculptural Vase by Salvatore Meli, Italy, 1950s
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Sculptural vase by Salvatore Meli (Comiso 1929 - Rome 2011), Italy 1950s. Meli studied at the Academia di Belle Arte in Florence and became a significant figure in the Italian post war art movement. Meli's work stands in-between the poles of painting and sculpture. This particular vase stands out in its unusual organic sculpted shape, painting and texture...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases

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Plaster

Onda Vase, Iridescent Metallic Raku N. 04
Located in Milano, IT
Onda vase in Raku n. 04 / 30 numbered serie Unique Handmade Piece Glazed Ceramic by Daria Dazzan Refractory clay, glazes Measures : 22,5 X 28,5 cm ab. Handmade earthenware vase by Daria Dazzan, unique piece, numbered. Daria Dazzan develops her pieces on the border between design, pottery and sculpture. Her unique, handmade pieces are a combination of the artistic background of the artist: high-end fashion textile. The ONDA VASE Serie is an embroidery on ceramic bodies, made with a gesture of the hand thumb. She creates an aesthetics of colour-saturated, shiny pieces. The functional artistic pieces, entirely Made in Italy, are numbered in serie divided by color combination. Each color will exist in a limited numbered serie of no more than 30 pieces worldwide. Raku is a Japanese style of pottery first made during the 1580s; the practice is characterised by the removal of a clay object from the kiln at the height of the firing and causing it to cool very rapidly. The copper used...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Vases

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Ceramic

Vase Designed by Erich and Ingrid Triller for Tobo, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Vase designed by Erich and Ingrid Triller for Tobo, Sweden, 1950s. Stoneware. Signed. H: 6.5 cm / 2 1/2'' D: 9.5 cm / 3 3/4''.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Stoneware

Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Chamotte 'Hedgehog' Series, Sculpted Topaz Vase
Located in Frome, GB
This viviacious work of Swedish Modernist design is the 'Igelkott' ('Hedgehog') vase that comes from the larger 'Chamott' (Chamotte) series designed between 1936 to 1948. The series was designed by the celebrated Swedish ceramicist and designer Gunnar Nylund (b.1904 - d.1997) for Rörstrand. The vases were made in 5 colours (Emerald, Topaz, (Mustard), Turquoise, White, and Yellow) with 3 different forms to the vases. This Topaz piece comes from the 'Al' form and is the medium size of the 3 available sizes at 16 cm in height (small 12cm, medium 16cm, large 21cm). Nylund became well known for his Chamotte sculptures, designing the series during his time as artistic director at Rörstrand. Handworked, the rugged yet polished décor...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases

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Ceramic

Koban Raku Pottery Vase with Water Tube - Smoked Raku - Handmade Ceramic
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Koban ( 小判 ) - (n) oval NEW AND IMPROVED : This vase comes with a waterproof tube insert for fresh flowers and cuttings. Insert width is 2cm/0.8 inches wide The Koban vase is a cla...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Vases

Materials

Copper

Travertine Layer Vase
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
Stunning, aesthetic, timeless are words that can be used to describe this elegant and modern travertine vase from Kiwano. Expertly crafted and finished by hand, our travertine vases ...
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2010s Dutch Vases

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Travertine

Hestia Vase by Chaaban
Located in Dubai, DU
"Hestia" Vase - solid bronze vase with red / amber bronze patina - cast from solid Bronze, the "Hestia" Vase is a functional and sculptural work. Inspired by silhouettes found in nature, CHAABAN sought to create a line of unique bronzewares and premium home furnishings. Our collection has been hand-crafted with a specific focus on capturing the details seen in branches, trunks, and barks. Natural edges, grains, splits, and cracks are interpreted and preserved using traditional bronze casting methods, successfully blending art and function with the permanence of bronze. Introduced to the world of design in 2016, Brian Chaaban has spent the past few years curating a collection of premium bronzewares. Pulling inspiration from the natural beauty surrounding his hometown of Los Angeles, his self-titled collection “CHAABAN” focuses on forms, shapes, and details found in nature. “I have always been drawn to the outdoors– whether it be through hiking trails or swimming in the ocean, there is such an indescribably tranquil energy about our natural world.” – Brian Capturing and preserving this natural energy has been the ethos behind each piece in our bronze line, most of which begin from a hand-carved block of wood. Upon perfecting the original model, the piece finds its following form when cast in solid bronze, using a nearly 6000-year-old method known as lost wax casting. Once cast, we hand-patinate each piece until it is then ready to be released into the world for adornment. Artistic inspiration for the collection is drawn from the raw and brutalist styles of Paul Evans, and Harry Balmer as well as the modernism sculptures...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vases

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Bronze

Modern Shannon Clegg Dilmos Edizioni Vase Sculpture Dried Flower Colourful
Located in Milan, IT
Hand made vase created with sun dried flowers, acquired locally at the London market, city of its author. The select flowers are thus always unique: after a drying process of two months the flowers are woven together and then treated with a vegetal glue, in order to consolidate the shape. Made by Shannon...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Vases

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Natural Fiber

Pair of 19th Century highly decorative Parisian vases
Located in London, GB
Pair of Paris two handled vases, delicately painted with kitten amongst flowers on a bluish ground, painted all around with a variety of coloured flowers.
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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Vases

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Onda Vase, Lilac Bubble & Blue Opaque 01
Located in Milano, IT
Onda Vase in Lilac Bubble & Blue Opaque 01/20 numbered serie Unique Handmade Piece Glazed earthenware by Daria Dazzan Earthenware, glazes 18 X 20 cm ab. Handmade earthenware v...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Vases

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Ceramic

Tall Vase Form, inspired by Kirkcaldy Patterns III by Frances Priest
Located in London, GB
Based in Edinburgh, ceramic artist Frances Priest explores the cultural histories of ornament through the creation of intricately made ceramic objects and is represented in collections of international significance. This Vase Form is from Frances' Kirkcaldy Patterns series. These pieces follow on from a commission the artist created for the Edinburgh Haematology Centre in 2021. While studying the industrial heritage of the Firth of Forth...
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2010s British Modern Vases

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Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware

Handmade Spikes White Round Ceramic Vase
Located in Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, AR
Beautiful white round ceramic vase, perfect for displaying your favorite flower arrangements. Offering a unique view from every angle, this round ceramic vase crosses the line between functionality and ornament. Use it as a fully functional flower vase or as an adornment for your home. All vases...
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2010s Argentine Modern Vases

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Ceramic, Pottery, Clay

Pair of Royal Worcester Porcelain Vases, circa 1900
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality pair of late 19th century Worcester porcelain vases, each with wonderful Ivory ground and gilded decoration, depicting classical motif moldings and twin handles to eac...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Vases

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Porcelain

Contemporary Ceramic Cartocci Texture Print White Bowl
Located in Porcia, IT
The contemporary allure of this stunning sculpture will elevate the design of any interior with its handcrafted, unique, and minimal silhouette. A captivating piece inspired by every...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Handmade Cylindrical White Carrara Marble Vase with Black Marquina Marble Stripe
Located in Carrara, IT
Cylindrical white Carrara marble vase with bottom black Marquina marble stripe, made in Italy, Carrara. Each piece is in a way unique (since ...
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2010s Italian Vases

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Marble

Bookend White Marble and Stainless Steel
Located in Mexico City, MX
Introducing a truly luxurious addition to your personal library - a stunning pair of hand-carved marble bookends from the artisanal experts at b...
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2010s Vases

Materials

Marble, Stainless Steel

René Lalique "Canard" Cendrier, Marcilhac No. 283
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
René Lalique (1860-1945) "Canard" Cendrier, Marcilhac NO. 283 Script signature R. LALIQUE Molded glass Model introduced 1925 Measures: 3.87 in. by 3 in.   
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1920s Vintage Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Smiling Smile Einzigartige Keramikvase Kunstwerk 2023 Vienna Wien Austria
Located in Wien, AT
"[...] Tanzers raue und rätselhafte Keramiken stellen oft ungewöhnliche Charaktere dar." Mailänder Designwoche 2023 - Amy Frearson (Dezeen) "[...] bunt, vielleicht ein bisschen e...
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2010s Austrian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Maria Vessel, Handmade in Portugal
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Maria Vessel in Midnight Blue Designed by Project 213A in 2020 Handmade Stoneware This vase is inspired by the Greco-Roman period, having a timeless appearance and finished with a contemporary textured shiny glaze. Each piece develops its own distinctive character with shades of black as it goes through the firing process. No two pieces will look alike...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Ornamental by Lameice Abu Aker Mouth-Blown Cups " Eye Candy"
Located in Jerusalem, IL
This piece is designed by Lameice Abu Aker a Palestinian designer based in Jerusalem. mouth-blown, lampworked, and shaped, in Jaba' a small village in the Palestinian Territories. pr...
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2010s Palestinian Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Antique and Vintage Vases for Sale

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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