Carved Wood Vessel
2010s American Modern Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Stoneware, Sapele Wood
20th Century Tribal Abstract Sculptures
Wood
Early 20th Century Ethiopian Folk Art Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Wood
Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
2010s Organic Modern Decorative Bowls
Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Teak
2010s Organic Modern Decorative Bowls
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
2010s Organic Modern Decorative Bowls
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
2010s Organic Modern Decorative Bowls
Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Teak
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Copper
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Tea Caddies
Silver
Antique Early 18th Century English Georgian Planters, Cachepots and Jard...
Wood
20th Century Chinese Vases
Wood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Wood
1990s Indonesian Vases
Wood
Antique 19th Century Tibetan Tribal Tribal Art
Wood
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases
Wood
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Japonisme Vases
Wood
Vintage 1970s French Tribal Vases
Shell, Blown Glass, Wood, Beads
Early 20th Century Japanese Vases
Sterling Silver, Metal
20th Century Organic Modern Vases
Wood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Urns
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Empire Vases
Wood
Antique 19th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vases
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vases
Brass, Gold Leaf
20th Century Nigerian Tribal Vases
Animal Skin, Wood
Antique 19th Century Yemeni Vases
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases
Wood, Burl
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Organic Modern Urns
Wood
Early 20th Century South American Vases
Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Neoclassical Revival Vases
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Vases
Wood
Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Vases
Crystal, Pyrite, Metal
Antique 19th Century Jars
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Vases
Ormolu
Early 20th Century Zambian Furniture
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Urns
Wood
Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Vases
Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Bottles
Ceramic, Wood
2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Bottles
Glass, Wood
Early 20th Century Thai Urns
Gold Leaf
2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Bottles
Glass, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Jars
Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Jars
Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bottles
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Jars
Wood
1990s American Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Burl
Antique Early 19th Century Korean Primitive Planters, Cachepots and Jard...
Stone
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Wood, Paint
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Porcelain, Wood
2010s Decorative Boxes
Wood
Vintage 1940s Indonesian Folk Art Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Country Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...
Faux Bamboo, Wood
Antique 1890s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Natural Specimens
Wood
Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Wood
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are many methods and types of wood carving, including chip, relief, Scandinavian flat-plane, lovespoon, whittling and florentine. Each type uses different tools and can create decorative carvings on both display pieces and furniture. Browse a wide range of carved wood pieces on 1stDibs.
- What is Japanese wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Japanese wood carving is an art form in which artists produce intricate figurines and other objects by cutting and shaping blocks of zelkova, camphor or paulownia wood. In Japanese, the artwork is known as inami. Find a selection of Japanese wood carvings on 1stDibs.
- What is Chinese wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Chinese wood carving is a decorative object carved by hand by Chinese artisans out of local wood, such as nanmu, zitan, bomu or yinxing. This form of sculpture is sometimes called mudiao. On 1stDibs, find a range of Chinese wood carvings.
- What is Jepara wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Jepara wood carving is the intricate wood carving art that comes from the city of Jepara in Indonesia. Artisans typically work with teak wood to create beautiful carved detail and scenes in a piece of furniture. Shop a collection of Jepara wood carvings on 1stDibs.
- What is a Paete wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023A Paete wood carving is a decorative wooden object produced by artisans in Paete, Philippines. In 2005, the village was officially dubbed the Woodcarving Capital of the Philippines due to the intricate sculptures and statues produced there. Shop a variety of wood art from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify wood carvings, get a magnifying glass and inspect your items. Some artisans marked their carvings with symbols or signed them. Researching any markings found on your carving may allow you to identify the maker who produced it and potentially learn more about the piece from there. If you're unable to find a maker's mark, the best approach is likely to use the services of a certified appraiser or other knowledgeable expert. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of wood carvings.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021The difference between carving and sculpture is that carving is a carved object, whereas sculpture is the art of shaping figures or designs — because sculpture can involve adding material (i.e., working with plaster, creating a mold to be cast in bronze), it is considered “additive” versus the “subtractive” act of carving.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In Bali, many different types of woods are used for carving. Some examples include albesia, crocodile wood, rain tree, hibiscus, jackfruit, teak, mahogany and sandalwood. On 1stDibs, you can shop a range of Balinese wood art, furniture and decorative objects.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Antique carved wood can be identified by how it is made. Antique carvings were done by hand, so nicks and cuts will indicate carvings completed with a plane or knife. In addition, hand-carved wood will not be uniform or have perfect symmetry. Always works with a certified appraiser to determine the exact date and value of an item. Find a variety of antique carved wood furniture and decor on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023To tell if wood is hand-carved, first look for small marks in the wood that indicate hand tools were used to cut and shape the material. Hand-carved pieces may also have small irregularities, particularly along curved areas. However, it may be very difficult to tell the difference between machine-worked and hand-carved pieces in some cases. On 1stDibs, shop a range of wood furniture and decorative objects.
- What is carved wood art called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023What carved wood art is called depends on the type of piece. Three-dimensional pieces created by hand-carving wood are whittlings, while carvings into a flat piece of wood are reliefs. Shop a collection of wood art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In Bali, Indonesia, Jackfruit is considered the best wood when it comes to carving. Jackfruit is a medium hardwood, resistant to termite attacks and is easy to polish. You’ll find a variety of Indonesian carvings from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023What wood is used for African wood carvings varies. Iroko, mahogany and ebony are frequently chosen materials, but artisans may choose to work with whatever wood is available in their local areas. Shop a variety of African wood art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Carved African wood figurines were typically spiritual in nature and were primarily in human form. The wood figurines were carved using ebony, teak, mahogany and iron wood. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic African wood figurines from some of the world’s top sellers.
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